Hotel Chief Engineer: Lead Maintenance & Renovation

Hampton Inn Jacksonville I-295 East/Baymeadows; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton Inn Baymeadows in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Hotel Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance and grounds teams, ensuring flawless guest environments and safety compliance. You’ll manage budgets, supervise 10+ associates, coordinate renovations, and uphold brand standards across guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house spaces.

Ideal candidates show strong leadership, hands-on facility management skills, proficiency with rooms management systems, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; college degree preferred with hospitality focus.
• Experience supervising a maintenance team and effective leadership.
• Ability to manage budgets and utilities with attention to cost control.
• Experience with rooms management systems and hotel operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication; customer service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and monitor maintenance and grounds teams daily.
• Recruit, train, coach, and supervise staff per regulations.
• Develop programs for guest rooms, areas, and equipment maintenance.
• Manage budgets, inventory, and control expenditures.
• Coordinate renovations, contractor oversight, and project records.
• Monitor payroll, time/attendance, and safety compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance supervision

Safety compliance

Communications

Budgeting & cost control

Facilities management

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Facilities management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hampton Inn Baymeadows in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Hotel Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance and grounds teams, ensuring flawless guest environments and safety compliance. You’ll manage budgets, supervise 10+ associates, coordinate renovations, and uphold brand standards across guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house spaces.

Ideal candidates show strong leadership, hands-on facility management skills, proficiency with rooms management systems, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic,