Hotel Engineering Lead: Proactive Maintenance & Safety

Hotel Leveque; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance from day 1

PTO from day 1

Holiday pay from day 1

Hotel discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

First Hospitality seeks a Chief Engineer for the Madison, WI property to oversee maintenance, systems, and guestrooms. You will lead the engineering team, ensure safe, proactive upkeep, and support guest needs with strong operational leadership.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, coordinating repairs, and maintaining safety standards while upholding the hotel brand and guest satisfaction. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance or engineering experience, preferably in a hotel or similar facility.
• High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required.
• Electrical and/or plumbing certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain the physical building structure, building systems, and equipment by performing preventative and routine maintenance, recommending professional contractor support when needed.
• Ensure completion of grounds and custodial work as needed.
• Use tools and other power equipment, following all manufacturer and other safety guidelines to ensure safety of self and others.
• Complete needed or assigned building, equipment, or room repairs including but not limited to plumbing, painting, carpentry, sheetrock, and electrical work using the appropriate tools and methods consistent with standards of safety and quality.
• Prioritize repairs or maintenance needs that may inconvenience or negatively impact the experience of hotel guests.
• Effectively communicate with hotel departments to ensure timely response and completion of maintenance needs.
• Listen to guests and empathize with their challenges. When necessary, notify other departments and act on guests concerns.
• Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
• Train, instruct, and support the hotel’s engineering team.
• Know, maintain, and communicate hotel emergency procedures; inform and assist guests and operations in emergencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Electrical/plumbing certification

Job description

First Hospitality seeks a Chief Engineer for the Madison, WI property to oversee maintenance, systems, and guestrooms. You will lead the engineering team, ensure safe, proactive upkeep, and support guest needs with strong operational leadership.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, coordinating repairs, and maintaining safety standards while upholding the hotel brand and guest satisfaction. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.