Head of Hotel Maintenance & Engineering

CMC Hotels; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Personal Leave

Holiday Pay

Quarterly incentives

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Training and Development

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

CMC Hotels is seeking an experienced Hotel Chief Maintenance Engineer to lead the Engineering/Maintenance Department and ensure the property's systems are safe, efficient, and guest-ready. The role combines hands-on maintenance with strategic leadership to uphold brand standards.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, diagnosing issues across HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, and delivering preventative maintenance programs while managing costs and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel, apartment, or commercial property maintenance required.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and general building systems.
• Ability to diagnose issues and select internal or external repairs.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Familiarity with safety programs and codes; ability to manage budgets.
• Comfort coordinating with vendors, inspectors, and hotel leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Engineering/Maintenance Department.
• Inspect hotel rooms, public areas, and mechanical rooms for safety and upkeep.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and building systems.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs.
• Prioritize and complete work orders; manage maintenance budgets.
• Monitor system efficiency and coordinate with vendors/contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain logs, records, and documentation for maintenance activities.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Building maintenance

Leadership

Safety compliance

Strong communication

Education

CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certification

CFC/EPA certification preferred

Job description

CMC Hotels is seeking an experienced Hotel Chief Maintenance Engineer to lead the Engineering/Maintenance Department and ensure the property's systems are safe, efficient, and guest-ready. The role combines hands-on maintenance with strategic leadership to uphold brand standards.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, diagnosing issues across HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, and delivering preventative maintenance programs while managing costs and safety compliance.