Hotel Chief Engineer – Lead Maintenance & Systems

Summit Hospitality Group; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal time

Vacation Time

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Hotel Discounts

Quarterly Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Summit Hospitality Group is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee maintenance across guest rooms, meeting spaces, public areas and back-of-house operations at its hotel portfolio. You will direct engineers and techs, coordinate with the General Manager, and ensure repairs across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, kitchen and laundry systems are completed to high standards.

You will manage preventative maintenance, lead safety initiatives, train associates, and work with vendors to keep properties

Qualifications

• 2–3 years maintenance/facility management experience.
• Computer literate and able to train associates.
• Strong English language skills (speaking, reading, writing).
• Experience supervising vendors and contractors.
• Ability to train others and direct daily repairs.
• Safety awareness and strong teamwork mindset.
• Ability to multi-task and work across trades.

Responsibilities

• Ensures complete guest satisfaction in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Maintains HVAC, boilers, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing and landscaping.
• Perform preventative maintenance to meet quality standards.
• Repair general plumbing, toilets, fixtures, sinks, kitchen and laundry equipment.
• Troubleshoot IT and building systems with engineers.
• Support policies, training, QA audits and safety committee activities.
• Lead departments in hotel safety procedures and training.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors as needed.

Skills

Computer literate

Team oriented

Customer service oriented

People engagement & problem solving

Multi-tasking

English proficiency

AM/PM and weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summit Hospitality Group is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee maintenance across guest rooms, meeting spaces, public areas and back-of-house operations at its hotel portfolio. You will direct engineers and techs, coordinate with the General Manager, and ensure repairs across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, kitchen and laundry systems are completed to high standards.

You will manage preventative maintenance, lead safety initiatives, train associates, and work with vendors to keep properties