Hotel Engineering Lead — Maintenance & Operations

LBA Hospitality; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Insurance

PTO & holidays

401k with employer match

DailyPay option

Hotel discounts

Job summary

LBA Hospitality is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead hotel maintenance, ensuring safety and reliability of building systems, equipment, and facilities. You will oversee repairs, preventive maintenance, and guest-focused service, while coordinating with leadership and vendors.

This on-site role requires 5–10 years of maintenance experience, knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and safety standards, plus strong leadership and communication skills. HVAC or pool certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of maintenance engineer, technician, or similar experience.
• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• HVAC and Pool certifications preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Experience safely using hand and power tools.
• Must meet company security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, supervise, and develop maintenance associates.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and other building systems.
• Manage and document the preventative maintenance program.
• Conduct property inspections and identify safety and facility improvement needs.
• Respond promptly to work orders and delegate repairs when appropriate.
• Maintain hotel interiors, exteriors, equipment, and grounds.
• Ensure maintenance tools, materials, and equipment are available and properly maintained.
• Assist with interviewing, training, coaching, and performance management of maintenance staff.
• Maintain required maintenance logs, inspections, and documentation.
• Manage maintenance activities within budget while maintaining company and brand standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Maintenance planning

Tools

Electrical systems

HVAC

Plumbing

Job description

LBA Hospitality is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead hotel maintenance, ensuring safety and reliability of building systems, equipment, and facilities. You will oversee repairs, preventive maintenance, and guest-focused service, while coordinating with leadership and vendors.

This on-site role requires 5–10 years of maintenance experience, knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and safety standards, plus strong leadership and communication skills. HVAC or pool certifications are preferred.