Hotel Chief Engineer — Lead Maintenance & Projects

HHM Hospitality; Port Everglades (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Health

Paid Time Off

401k Company Match

Travel Discounts

Commuter Transit and Parking

Employee Assistance and Wellness

Educational/Professional Development

Technology Reimbursements

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking a Chief Engineer at our Port Everglades property to lead maintenance, safety, and sustainability programs across the hotel. You will manage a team, oversee vendor contracts, coordinate small projects and Property Improvement Plans, and report progress.

Strong HVAC credentials and supervisory maintenance experience are required; you will troubleshoot kitchen equipment, install TVs, and keep life‑safety systems 100% operational to drive guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and/or trade school coursework in a related field is preferred.
• Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience (or equivalent training) is required.
• HVAC certification is required.
• Other certifications may be required based on local needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach maintenance team to meet brand standards and HHM values.
• Manage bids, quotes, and contracts for 3rd party vendors.
• Oversee small projects or Property Improvement Plans and report progress.
• Perform and oversee repairs including sheetrock, painting, furniture refinishing, and fixtures replacements.
• Troubleshoot kitchen equipment and repair heating/cooling pumps; install and program televisions.
• Maintain PM records for rooms and equipment; test life safety systems to keep them 100% operational.
• Coordinate compliance of service contracts and ensure all work meets codes.
• Maintain building exterior and curb appeal following EarthView sustainability guidelines.
• Practice safe work habits per MSDS and OSHA while increasing guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Project management

Maintenance expertise

Education

High School diploma or trade school coursework

Tools

HVAC certification

Job description

HHM Hotels is seeking a Chief Engineer at our Port Everglades property to lead maintenance, safety, and sustainability programs across the hotel. You will manage a team, oversee vendor contracts, coordinate small projects and Property Improvement Plans, and report progress.

Strong HVAC credentials and supervisory maintenance experience are required; you will troubleshoot kitchen equipment, install TVs, and keep life‑safety systems 100% operational to drive guest satisfaction.