Hotel Engineering Lead: Maintenance & Safety

Dubois Fairfield Inn; DuBois (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubois Fairfield Inn is seeking an experienced hotel maintenance engineer with supervisory responsibilities to oversee the engineering department responsible for heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment. You will develop maintenance programs, ensure safety and compliance, supervise staff, manage the annual budget, and coordinate with Rooms Division to meet guest needs.

This role requires hands‑on technical skills, strong leadership, and a focus on guest comfort and safety

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; college degree or vocational training a plus.
• Any building trade license/certificate from the state of hotel’s operation preferred.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Minimum two years’ experience as a hotel maintenance engineer. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Knowledge of all mechanical equipment critical to the operation of the building.
• Working knowledge of repair and maintenance regarding health codes; plumbing codes; plant equipment; electrical codes; architectural codes; structural codes; blueprints and wiring/plumbing schematics; building code improvement; mechanical and electrical/safety systems construction; national/local fire codes; proper chemical handling and disposal; power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades; local mechanical codes; OSHA codes and best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interpret manufacturer’s literature for installation, preparation, use and upkeep of various materials and products used throughout the property.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to endure abundant physical movements in carrying out job duties.
• Ability to enforce hotel's standards, policies and procedures with staff.
• Ability to troubleshoot and use alternatives in emergency situations.
• Ability to handle potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the Engineering department to include the proper operation, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of all heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment.
• Develop, coordinate, and monitor a maintenance program to ensure the safety, security and comfort of all staff and guests.
• Assigned responsibility of Safety Committee Chairperson.
• Supervise, train and manage all Engineering staff.

Skills

Maintenance management

Supervisory leadership

Preventive maintenance

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Electrical knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Trade certification/licensing preferred

Tools

Blueprints reading

HVAC systems knowledge

Job description

Dubois Fairfield Inn is seeking an experienced hotel maintenance engineer with supervisory responsibilities to oversee the engineering department responsible for heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment. You will develop maintenance programs, ensure safety and compliance, supervise staff, manage the annual budget, and coordinate with Rooms Division to meet guest needs.

This role requires hands‑on technical skills, strong leadership, and a focus on guest comfort and safety