Hotel Chief Engineer: Lead Maintenance & Safety

Dimension Hospitality; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dimension Hospitality is seeking a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance department and oversee all building systems, equipment, and property upkeep. You will ensure safety, preventive maintenance, and repair standards while supervising a team of maintenance professionals.

You will manage daily repairs, work orders, and maintenance schedules, ensuring HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety systems operate reliably. Strong leadership and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an engineering or maintenance team in a hotel or similar facility.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems with safety focus.
• Able to lead, train and motivate staff while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the maintenance and engineering team in daily operations.
• Oversee repairs, work orders, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ensure safe operation of building systems and compliance with safety standards.
• Manage budgeting, inventory, and vendor relationships for the department.
• Coordinate with hotel leadership and other departments for guest impact resolutions.

Skills

Engineering leadership

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Mechanical systems

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Hands-on leadership

Team motivation

Communication & teamwork

Flexible to shifts

Job description

Dimension Hospitality is seeking a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance department and oversee all building systems, equipment, and property upkeep. You will ensure safety, preventive maintenance, and repair standards while supervising a team of maintenance professionals.

You will manage daily repairs, work orders, and maintenance schedules, ensuring HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety systems operate reliably. Strong leadership and problem-solving are essential.