Hotel Chief Engineer: Lead Maintenance & Ops

Socket.dev; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

PTO

401(k) matching

wellness support

life and disability coverage

savings accounts

tuition aid

travel and lodging perks

Job summary

Stonebridge in Ocean City, MD seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee maintenance operations for the hotel, ensuring all systems run efficiently and safety standards are met. You will manage maintenance staff and contractors, coordinate with other departments, and drive energy efficiency across facilities.

The role requires 2-4 years in hotel engineering or maintenance management, knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, and strong budgeting and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in hotel engineering or maintenance management.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, and energy controls.
• Proven ability to manage maintenance staff and contractors, including hiring, training, and evaluation.
• Experience with budgeting, inventory management, and purchasing for maintenance operations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle emergency situations effectively.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail in project planning and execution.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with other departments, vendors, and management.
• Familiarity with safety and compliance protocols, including training staff on emergency procedures.
• Must be CPO certified or willing to get certified within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and courteous guest service at all times.
• Supervise maintenance operations, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, A/C units, lighting, and fire/life safety systems.
• Monitor and manage energy consumption for efficiency.
• Oversee contracted services to meet hotel standards and guest expectations.
• Supervise maintenance staff, including hiring, training, evaluations, and scheduling.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all maintenance projects according to specifications.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping and Security on operations, key control, and safety procedures.
• Assist with project planning and work closely with architects and contractors on bids and blueprints.
• Manage maintenance agreements and contracts, including landscaping and snow removal.
• Develop and maintain maintenance programs for guest rooms, public spaces, and hotel equipment.
• Perform inventory management, purchasing duties, and budget development for the department.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of workspaces and attend meetings as required by the General Manager.

Skills

Hotel engineering

Maintenance management

Budgeting

Staff management

Energy controls

Safety compliance

Emergency response

CPO certification

Job description

Stonebridge in Ocean City, MD seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee maintenance operations for the hotel, ensuring all systems run efficiently and safety standards are met. You will manage maintenance staff and contractors, coordinate with other departments, and drive energy efficiency across facilities.

The role requires 2-4 years in hotel engineering or maintenance management, knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, and strong budgeting and leadership abilities.