Hotel Chief Engineer: Lead Maintenance & Safety

Midas Hospitality; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

EAP

Hotel discounts

Travel discounts

Employee recognition

Career advancement

Job summary

Midas Hospitality seeks a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the Engineering department and ensure safe, functional hotel operations in Charlotte, NC. You will manage preventative maintenance, oversee building systems, and develop engineering staff to uphold brand standards and guest experience.

The role requires strong technical knowledge across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems, plus leadership to drive safety, budgeting, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel engineering, facilities maintenance, building operations.
• Leadership or supervisory experience managing maintenance teams preferred.
• Technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop Engineering associates while promoting safety, accountability, and teamwork.
• Oversee daily Engineering operations including work assignments and maintenance schedules.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term maintenance plans to protect hotel assets.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs for guest rooms, public spaces, and infrastructure.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair hotel equipment and ensure compliance with standards.
• Respond to maintenance requests promptly to maximize guest satisfaction and room availability.
• Manage life-safety systems and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Oversee vendor relationships and coordinate outside contractors.

Skills

Hotel engineering

Leadership

HVAC knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Safety procedures

Strong communication

Education

Technical school education

Job description

Midas Hospitality seeks a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the Engineering department and ensure safe, functional hotel operations in Charlotte, NC. You will manage preventative maintenance, oversee building systems, and develop engineering staff to uphold brand standards and guest experience.

The role requires strong technical knowledge across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems, plus leadership to drive safety, budgeting, and continuous improvement.