Hotel Chief Engineer — Lead Maintenance & Systems

McKibbon Hospitality; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K plan with company match

Hotel employee rate discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

McKibbon Hospitality Jacksonville is seeking a Chief Engineer to maintain the hotel's physical plant, lead repairs and preventive maintenance across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, pool, and life safety.

This role reports to the General Manager, oversees training, scheduling, and coordinating with contractors, and ensures safety and asset protection while upholding McKibbon's Guiding Principles. Candidates should have at least 3 years in a lead maintenance role and hotel experience is highly desired.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a lead maintenance role preferred.
• Experience in hotel maintenance or facilities management is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of NFPA-72 and life-safety systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of the hotel’s interior and exterior facilities.
• Lead and coach the maintenance team; train staff as needed.
• Manage repairs across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, pool, and fire/life safety.
• Monitor service contracts and coordinate with external vendors.
• Ensure safety and compliance with local regulations and brand standards.
• Assist GM/AGM with recruiting and onboarding maintenance staff.

Skills

Lead maintenance

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Fire & Life Safety

Contractor management

Budgeting

Communication

Team coaching

Microsoft Office 365

Tools

Maintenance management system

Outlook

Excel

Job description

McKibbon Hospitality Jacksonville is seeking a Chief Engineer to maintain the hotel's physical plant, lead repairs and preventive maintenance across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, pool, and life safety.

This role reports to the General Manager, oversees training, scheduling, and coordinating with contractors, and ensures safety and asset protection while upholding McKibbon's Guiding Principles. Candidates should have at least 3 years in a lead maintenance role and hotel experience is highly desired.