Head Hotel Maintenance & Facilities Leader

TownePlace Suites by Marriott; Orleans Estates (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

401K matching

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

TownePlace Suites by Marriott is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the repair and maintenance of the hotel’s physical plant, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, pool, and life-safety systems. The role requires mentoring maintenance staff, coordinating with vendors, and protecting guest experiences while adhering to brand standards.

The Chief Engineer will work with hotel leadership to manage budgets, schedule preventive maintenance, and proactively address operational concerns to minimize

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a lead maintenance role or supervisory position.
• Experience with hotel maintenance or facilities management preferred.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pool, and life-safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead repair and maintenance of the hotel’s physical plant.
• Oversee plumbing, electrical, HVAC, pool, and life-safety systems.
• Coach and develop maintenance staff in line with brand standards.
• Coordinate with general manager and vendors to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Schedule preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and guest disruption.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Budgeting

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Planning & scheduling

MS Office 365

Education

CPO Certification

Tools

Maintenance management system

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

TownePlace Suites by Marriott is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the repair and maintenance of the hotel’s physical plant, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, pool, and life-safety systems. The role requires mentoring maintenance staff, coordinating with vendors, and protecting guest experiences while adhering to brand standards.

The Chief Engineer will work with hotel leadership to manage budgets, schedule preventive maintenance, and proactively address operational concerns to minimize