Hospitality Engineering Manager (Maintenance Lead)

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Parental leave

Wellness program

Referral bonuses

PTO with rollover

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

White Lodging, Austin, TX, seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee hotel maintenance, safety, and financial performance of the engineering department. You will ensure upkeep standards align with WL and brand expectations, read blueprints, and lead a safety-first team.

Ideal candidates have strong hospitality engineering experience, leadership capabilities, and a proactive, right-first-time mindset. This role emphasizes guest satisfaction and operational efficiency within a premium hotel portfolio.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in hospitality engineering or facilities management.
• Strong technical experience from schooling or equivalent with leadership experience preferred.
• A positive attitude and passion for doing things right the first time.
• Understanding of blueprints, specifications, and operating instructions.
• Focus on safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• The Maintenance Manager reports to the Director of Engineering and assists with hotel maintenance and protection, guest and associate satisfaction, as well as the financial performance of the department.
• Ensure the hotel’s maintenance and upkeep standards meet WL, Brand, and Guest standards.
• Proactively follow departmental procedures in performing repair, maintenance, alteration, and installation work safely and neatly.
• Determine defects, troubleshoot malfunctions, take corrective action, and record results per procedures.
• Read and use blueprints, diagrams, operation manuals, and manufacturer specifications.
• Maintain key inventories and procedures in coordination with risk management.
• Additional responsibilities as directed by the Director of Engineering.

Skills

Blueprints & specs

Leadership experience

Safety & customer service

Facilities management

Job description

White Lodging, Austin, TX, seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee hotel maintenance, safety, and financial performance of the engineering department. You will ensure upkeep standards align with WL and brand expectations, read blueprints, and lead a safety-first team.

Ideal candidates have strong hospitality engineering experience, leadership capabilities, and a proactive, right-first-time mindset. This role emphasizes guest satisfaction and operational efficiency within a premium hotel portfolio.