Hotel Engineering Lead: Hands-On Maintenance Chief

Courtyard Bossier Boardwalk; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Courtyard Bossier Boardwalk in Louisiana seeks a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance department, oversee all building systems, and ensure safe, reliable operations for guests and staff. You will supervise a team of engineers and coordinators, manage daily repairs, preventive maintenance, and ensure compliance with life safety standards.

This role combines hands-on troubleshooting with budgeting, vendor management, and cross-department collaboration to minimize guest disruption and

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering/maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Safety-focused with ability to implement preventive maintenance programs.

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 knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Budgeting

Electrical systems

Problem solving

Team management

Job description

Courtyard Bossier Boardwalk in Louisiana seeks a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance department, oversee all building systems, and ensure safe, reliable operations for guests and staff. You will supervise a team of engineers and coordinators, manage daily repairs, preventive maintenance, and ensure compliance with life safety standards.

This role combines hands-on troubleshooting with budgeting, vendor management, and cross-department collaboration to minimize guest disruption and