Hotel Chief Engineer

Hyatt House Orlando I Drive; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt House Orlando I Drive is excited to announce a unique opportunity for a Chief Engineer. You will oversee property maintenance, ensuring all systems like HVAC and plumbing operate efficiently. Your leadership will guide and train a skilled engineering team while aligning with safety regulations and budgetary considerations.

The ideal candidate should be bi-lingual in Spanish, possess strong HVAC skills, and have prior hotel engineering experience. Join us in providing exceptional service and maintaining our facilities at their best.

Qualifications

• Prior hotel engineering experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Strong HVAC skills and knowledge.
• Strong understanding of PM Programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct all property maintenance and engineering operations.
• Maintain the physical plant, guest rooms, and public spaces.
• Design and execute scheduled maintenance programs.
• Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate engineering staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety and building regulations.
• Assist with annual capital planning and manage vendor contracts.

Skills

Bi-lingual (Spanish)

HVAC expertise

Supervisory experience

Understanding of PM Programs

Job description

Exciting opportunity to join our hotel team at the Hyatt House as our Chief Engineer. We are seeking someone who is bi lingual (Spanish) and has experience with AC-VTAC, painting, wall finishing and plumbing. Apply today.

Responsibilities

• A Hotel Chief Engineer directs all property maintenance, engineering operations, and facility asset management. They ensure building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) run efficiently, oversee maintenance staff, manage budgets, and enforce safety regulations. The role balances executive planning with technical problem-solving.
• Facility & Asset Management: Maintain the physical plant, guest rooms, public spaces, and grounds to maximum operational efficiency and aesthetic standards.
• Preventative Maintenance: Design and execute scheduled maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime, room defects, and emergency repairs.
• Team Leadership: Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate engineering staff and technicians.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all building operations comply with local, state, and federal codes, OSHA guidelines, and fire/life safety standards.
• Budgeting & Capital Projects: Assist the General Manager with annual capital planning (CapEx), manage vendor contracts, and oversee energy efficiency programs.

Qualifications

• Prior hotel engineering experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Strong HVAC skills and knowledge.
• Strong understanding of PM Programs.