Head Resort Engineering & Facilities Leader

Paramount Hospitality Management; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyndham I-Drive Resort in Orlando, FL seeks an experienced Chief Engineer to lead Facilities operations across a 652-room property with 20,000 sq ft of meeting space. The role oversees HVAC, electrical, plumbing and pools, driving preventative maintenance and safety programs to ensure peak guest experience.

You will manage the Engineering team, coordinate with departments, and uphold high standards for guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas in a fast-paced resort environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hotel/resort engineering leadership experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, pools/spas.
• Experience managing preventative maintenance programs in a hotel or resort environment.
• Licenses or certifications in HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, pool operations, or related disciplines are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, schedule, and develop the Engineering team while promoting accountability, teamwork, and a strong service culture.
• Oversee the resort’s preventative maintenance program, ensuring guest rooms and equipment are inspected and maintained on schedule.
• Maintain and troubleshoot major building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, pools/spas, and mechanical equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections of guest rooms, public spaces, back-of-house areas, grounds, and equipment to identify and correct deficiencies.
• Ensure maintenance requests and guest-related issues are addressed promptly and professionally.
• Manage departmental labor, expenses, supplies, inventory, purchase orders, and invoices within established budget guidelines.
• Coordinate repairs, capital projects, vendors, contractors, and special projects as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations, including proper chemical and hazardous-material storage and documentation.
• Train the Engineering team on workplace safety, emergency procedures, equipment operation, and injury prevention.
• Maintain departmental key-control and security procedures.
• Partner closely with Housekeeping, Guest Services, Food & Beverage, Security, and other departments to support daily resort operations.
• Participate in property emergency preparedness and ensure the Engineering team is trained to respond effectively.
• Maintain a professional, organized, safe, and guest-ready environment throughout the resort.

Skills

Hotel/Resort Leadership

HVAC Systems

Electrical Systems

Plumbing Systems

Preventive Maintenance

Education

Engineering Licenses

Job description

Wyndham I-Drive Resort in Orlando, FL seeks an experienced Chief Engineer to lead Facilities operations across a 652-room property with 20,000 sq ft of meeting space. The role oversees HVAC, electrical, plumbing and pools, driving preventative maintenance and safety programs to ensure peak guest experience.

You will manage the Engineering team, coordinate with departments, and uphold high standards for guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas in a fast-paced resort environment.