Hotel Engineering Lead — Hands-On, Guest-Focused

F&M FT WALTON LEASING LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

F&M FT WALTON LEASING LLC in Austin seeks a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance and engineering team, ensuring safe, efficient operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems. You will oversee repairs, preventive maintenance, budgeting, and vendor relations while guiding a team of professionals to maintain a premium guest experience.

You will inspect properties, manage priorities, and stay compliant with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous engineering or maintenance leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Organized, dependable, and safety focused.
• Able to lead, train, and motivate a maintenance team.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Comfortable working hands on and managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to lift, move, climb, and work with tools and equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible to work any shifts including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the maintenance and engineering team.
• Oversee daily repairs, work orders, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ensure proper operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety systems.
• Conduct regular property inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Manage department budgeting, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with safety, fire, and regulatory standards.
• Support maintenance team with troubleshooting and project work.
• Respond quickly to urgent issues and guest impact situations.
• Coordinate effectively with hotel leadership and all departments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized engineering shop and work areas.

Skills

Leadership

HVAC systems

Electrical work

Plumbing

Mechanical systems

Safety

Budgeting

Vendor management

Troubleshooting

Team building

Job description

F&M FT WALTON LEASING LLC in Austin seeks a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance and engineering team, ensuring safe, efficient operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems. You will oversee repairs, preventive maintenance, budgeting, and vendor relations while guiding a team of professionals to maintain a premium guest experience.

You will inspect properties, manage priorities, and stay compliant with safety standards.