Hotel Chief Engineer — Facilities & Maintenance Lead

Poppy Bank; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aetna medical

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) Fidelity with match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Statesville is seeking a Chief Engineer to maintain the hotel’s facilities, including building structure, mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems. You will oversee guest areas, manage rehab and expansion projects, and ensure cost-effective maintenance for safe operation.

You will supervise maintenance staff, schedule work, and coordinate with inspectors. The job requires physical work, lifting up to 50 lbs, and frequent indoor/outdoor tasks.

Qualifications

• Hotel maintenance experience preferred. Other maintenance experience may be considered.
• Strong customer service skills and professional demeanor required.
• Ability to meet all physical requirements noted below.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and preventative maintenance of hotel interior and exterior, including parking lot signage, lighting, common areas, electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Reviews maintenance problems, complaints and work orders to prioritize and schedule work.
• Inspects property to identify potential and current needs.
• Solicits bids from contractors and evaluates their proposals. When contractor is selected and employed, ensures that work is completed to specifications.
• Coordinates with local health, safety, fire, and building inspectors to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Performs preventive maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis.
• Services the hotel’s pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters.
• Completes maintenance logs.
• Maintains the building exterior if not serviced by a contractor (e.g. lawn care, painting).
• Supervises and schedules maintenance staff.

Skills

Hotel maintenance

Customer service

Physical requirements

Job description

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Statesville is seeking a Chief Engineer to maintain the hotel’s facilities, including building structure, mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems. You will oversee guest areas, manage rehab and expansion projects, and ensure cost-effective maintenance for safe operation.

You will supervise maintenance staff, schedule work, and coordinate with inspectors. The job requires physical work, lifting up to 50 lbs, and frequent indoor/outdoor tasks.