Hotel Engineering Lead — Hands-On, Guest-Focused

Paycom - ATS; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS hotel seeks a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance department, oversee all building systems, and ensure safety and preventive maintenance standards. You will supervise a team of skilled technicians, manage work orders, and coordinate with hotel leadership to minimize guest disruption.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, deep knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, plus hands-on problem solving.

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

Maintenance leadership

HVAC knowledge

Electrical/plumbing/mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Safety focus

Job description

Paycom - ATS hotel seeks a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance department, oversee all building systems, and ensure safety and preventive maintenance standards. You will supervise a team of skilled technicians, manage work orders, and coordinate with hotel leadership to minimize guest disruption.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, deep knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, plus hands-on problem solving.