Hospitality Facilities Leader — Engineering & Safety Champion

Schulte Hospitality Group; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Telemedicine access

Health insurance options

401k match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts

Job summary

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic Chief Engineer to lead maintenance operations at the Holiday Inn Oceanside in Virginia Beach, VA. The role emphasizes proactive Preventive Maintenance and strong life-safety leadership to support guest satisfaction and brand standards.

Ideal candidates have five+ years in maintenance leadership, a mechanical/electrical/technical background, and a clean safety record.

Qualifications

• High school education required; post-high school education preferred.
• At least five years in Maintenance leadership, preferably within hotels.
• Two years of college or trade school equivalent in mechanical, electrical, and/or technical disciplines preferred.
• Certified pool operator certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proactive preventive maintenance per brand standards across equipment and systems.
• Follow safe working practices and conditions.
• Inspects guest rooms after maintenance and communicates issues to staff.
• Maintains current inventory of supplies and a work order system.
• Oversees contracted capital projects and coordinates with vendors.
• Educates hotel personnel on emergency procedures and safety precautions.
• Hires, coaches, and disciplines maintenance staff.
• Performs regular property walk-throughs and remedies deficiencies promptly.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Detail oriented

Math skills

Education

High School diploma

College/Trade school (mechanical/electrical/technical)

Certified pool operator

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic Chief Engineer to lead maintenance operations at the Holiday Inn Oceanside in Virginia Beach, VA. The role emphasizes proactive Preventive Maintenance and strong life-safety leadership to support guest satisfaction and brand standards.

Ideal candidates have five+ years in maintenance leadership, a mechanical/electrical/technical background, and a clean safety record.