Hotel Chief Engineer — Lead Maintenance & Guest Safety

Aimbridge Hospitality; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Term Life & AD&D

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality seeks a Chief Engineer for Hyatt Place Phoenix-North. Lead the engineering team, oversee maintenance, safety testing, and guest-request response to ensure flawless operations and excellent service.

Ideal candidates have hotel maintenance leadership experience, HVAC/pool/electrical certifications, and the ability to manage budgets while keeping equipment and facilities in top condition.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years hotel/related experience, or equivalent education.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Current certifications (HVAC, pool, electrical) as required.
• Licensed to operate/repair boilers and chillers per local laws.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Calm under pressure.
• Financial and arithmetic proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Marvel: Keep rooms and public spaces in top condition and compliant with standards.
• Team Captain: Lead, train, and schedule the engineering crew for optimal performance.
• Safety Superhero: Conduct fire safety inspections and drills to protect guests and staff.
• Guest Service Star: Respond quickly to maintenance requests and improve guest satisfaction scores.
• Property Guardian: Patrol the property, manage debris, Lost & Found, and keep facilities pristine.
• Trusted Ambassador: Access restricted areas responsibly and represent the company with good judgment.

Skills

Maintenance

Team Leadership

Safety Compliance

Guest Service

Operational Efficiency

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year degree + 3+ years hotel experience

4-year degree + 2+ years

Supervisory experience

Certifications (HVAC, pool, electrical)

Boiler & chiller licensing per local laws

Valid driver’s license

Tools

HVAC Systems

Boilers & Chillers operation

Electrical Systems

Job description

Aimbridge Hospitality seeks a Chief Engineer for Hyatt Place Phoenix-North. Lead the engineering team, oversee maintenance, safety testing, and guest-request response to ensure flawless operations and excellent service.

Ideal candidates have hotel maintenance leadership experience, HVAC/pool/electrical certifications, and the ability to manage budgets while keeping equipment and facilities in top condition.