Hotel Chief Engineer: Systems & Maintenance Leader

CIO; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CIO seeks a Chief Engineer to supervise mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life-safety systems, leading the engineering team and managing maintenance budgets to keep the hotel safe, operational, and guest-ready.

You will develop preventive maintenance programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain documentation while coordinating with inspectors. The role also involves responding to guest requests, managing contractors, and upholding brand standards within a Full Service hotel.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, or equivalent trade background.
• Typically 5–10 years in engineering leadership role.
• 1st Class Stationary License is required.
• Strong mechanical/electrical knowledge and budgeting experience; ability to work on-call.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Leadership — Direct, schedule, train, and evaluate maintenance staff.
• Preventive Maintenance — Develop and oversee PM programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, elevators, pools, and life-safety systems.
• Guest Service Support — Prioritize and respond to guest room and public-area maintenance requests promptly.
• Regulatory Compliance — Ensure compliance with building codes, OSHA, fire safety, and brand standards; coordinate with inspectors.
• Documentation & Records — Maintain equipment logs, as-built drawings, warranties, and maintenance files.
• Safety & Emergency Preparedness — Conduct fire drills, maintain life-safety systems, and implement staff safety protocols.
• Facility Appearance — Ensure interior/exterior upkeep including landscaping, painting, lighting, and pool maintenance.
• Develop and oversee the preventive maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, elevators, pools, and other hotel systems.
• Respond to and prioritize maintenance requests from guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces.
• Manage contractor relationships for specialized work and oversee their on-property work.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Budgeting

Problem-Solving

On-Call Availability

Leadership

Mechanical Knowledge

Electrical Knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Facilities Management

Job description

CIO seeks a Chief Engineer to supervise mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life-safety systems, leading the engineering team and managing maintenance budgets to keep the hotel safe, operational, and guest-ready.

You will develop preventive maintenance programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain documentation while coordinating with inspectors. The role also involves responding to guest requests, managing contractors, and upholding brand standards within a Full Service hotel.