Hotel Chief Engineer: Lead Maintenance & Systems

Stonebridge Hospitality Management; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

401(k) matching

Wellness support

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

Stonebridge Hospitality Management in Atlanta is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the hotel’s maintenance operations. You will ensure refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and energy systems run efficiently while supervising maintenance staff and contractors to uphold safety and guest satisfaction.

The role requires coordinating with Housekeeping, Security, and project teams, managing budgets, vendor contracts, and maintenance programs across guest rooms and public spaces.

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.

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

Maintenance management

Refrigeration

Heating

Plumbing

Water treatment

Energy controls

Staff management

Budgeting

Inventory management

Purchasing

Emergency response

Organizational multitasking

Communication

Safety/compliance training

Job description

Stonebridge Hospitality Management in Atlanta is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the hotel’s maintenance operations. You will ensure refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and energy systems run efficiently while supervising maintenance staff and contractors to uphold safety and guest satisfaction.

The role requires coordinating with Housekeeping, Security, and project teams, managing budgets, vendor contracts, and maintenance programs across guest rooms and public spaces.