Hotel Chief Engineer & Maintenance Leader

sbcos; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

PTO

401(k) matching

Wellness support

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Savings accounts

Tuition aid

Travel and lodging perks

Job summary

Stonebridge in Ocean City, MD is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee hotel maintenance operations, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and energy controls, ensuring safety and guest satisfaction.

The role manages maintenance staff and contractors, coordinates with Housekeeping and Security, develops maintenance programs, and oversees budgeting, inventory, and purchasing for the department.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years in hotel engineering or maintenance management.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and energy controls.
• Experience managing staff and contractors including hiring/training/evaluation.
• Budgeting, inventory management, and purchasing experience.
• Excellent problem solving and safety compliance abilities.
• CPO certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional guest service at all times.
• Supervise maintenance operations and systems including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, HVAC, lighting, and fire/safety.
• Monitor 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 maintenance projects per specifications.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping and Security on operations, key control, and safety procedures.
• Assist with project planning and work with architects/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 equipment.
• Perform inventory management, purchasing, and budgeting for the department.

Skills

Hotel engineering

Maintenance management

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Safety compliance

Job description

Stonebridge in Ocean City, MD is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee hotel maintenance operations, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and energy controls, ensuring safety and guest satisfaction.

The role manages maintenance staff and contractors, coordinates with Housekeeping and Security, develops maintenance programs, and oversees budgeting, inventory, and purchasing for the department.