Hotel Chief Engineer — Lead Building Systems & Maintenance

Peregrine Hospitality; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Peregrine Hospitality seeks a responsible Maintenance/Engineering leader to oversee the hotel’s engineering operations. The role focuses on safe, reliable HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems, while driving guest and employee satisfaction and financial performance.

Responsibilities include managing preventive maintenance, capital projects, vendor relationships, training, and budget planning. Strong leadership and collaboration with property managers are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and the ability to apply it in a dynamic environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of elevator operations, maintenance, and inspections.
• Ability to present information effectively to staff, management, guests, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute all engineering and maintenance efforts.
• Develop, coordinate and monitor guest rooms, public spaces, equipment, and PM programs.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related systems.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Maintenance management

Communication

Tools

Elevator systems

Job description

Peregrine Hospitality seeks a responsible Maintenance/Engineering leader to oversee the hotel’s engineering operations. The role focuses on safe, reliable HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems, while driving guest and employee satisfaction and financial performance.

Responsibilities include managing preventive maintenance, capital projects, vendor relationships, training, and budget planning. Strong leadership and collaboration with property managers are essential for success.