Head Engineer

SkyBeach Resort; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyBeach Resort in St. Petersburg, FL seeks a Head Engineer to lead all engineering and maintenance operations on-site. You will supervise the team, manage work orders, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities include planning capital improvements, coordinating vendor relationships, and maintaining thorough maintenance records and reports to support guest comfort and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel, resort, or commercial facility engineering with supervision.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems and maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve maintenance issues and manage multiple projects.
• Familiar with safety standards, local codes, and environmental regulations in hospitality.
• Proficient with maintenance management software and digital work order systems.
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Experience creating maintenance schedules, budgets, and long-term plans.
• High school diploma required; technical certification or degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all engineering and maintenance operations for the property.
• Coordinate and supervise the engineering team and work orders.
• Ensure safety, compliance with local regulations, and vendor partnerships.
• Plan capital improvements and maintain detailed maintenance records and reports.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or trade school

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Maintenance software

Digital work order systems

Job description

Company Description SkyBeach Resort is a luxury, resort-style hotel located in scenic St. Petersburg, Florida. The resort focuses on delivering an outstanding guest experience in a tech-forward yet relaxing environment. With amenities such as a private beach and marina, SkyBeach Resort aims to set a new standard in modern hospitality. Team members collaborate across departments to maintain high service standards and ensure that every guest enjoys a memorable stay.

Role Description The Head Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based at SkyBeach Resort in St. Petersburg, FL. This position oversees all engineering and maintenance operations, including routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and timely repairs for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. The Head Engineer coordinates and supervises the engineering team, manages work orders, ensures safety and compliance with local regulations, and partners closely with hotel leadership to support guest comfort and operational efficiency. The role also involves monitoring building systems, managing vendor relationships, planning capital improvements, and maintaining detailed maintenance records and reports.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in hotel, resort, or commercial facility engineering, including supervision or team leadership.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical) and preventive maintenance practices.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex maintenance issues, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with safety standards, local building codes, and environmental regulations relevant to hospitality facilities.
• Proficiency with maintenance management software, digital work order systems, and basic computer applications.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Proven capability to develop and implement maintenance schedules, budgets, and long-term improvement plans.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification, trade school, or engineering degree strongly preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends as needed, and to perform physically active tasks safely.
• Prior experience in a coastal or marine-adjacent environment and familiarity with waterfront or marina infrastructure is a plus.