Hotel Engineering Leader: Facilities & Safety

Kessler Collection; Richmond Hill (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer‑匹

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid jury duty leave

Personal leave

Military leave

Job summary

Kessler Hotels in Richmond Hill, GA seeks a Chief Engineer to lead daily engineering operations and support the Director with administrative, financial, and hotel engineering tasks.

The role requires hands-on expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing and boiler systems, with a focus on safety, efficiency and guest satisfaction. This is a full-time on-site position offering comprehensive benefits and career growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive facilities management experience in a hotel or related field
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Stationary Engineer’s license if required by local code
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required
• Long hours sometimes required

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in a safe state of repair.
• Ensure the hotel complies with local, state and federal laws.
• Supervise and train Engineering staff in customer service and SOPs.
• Create and post Engineering staff schedules.
• Manage the department budget and financial forecasts.
• Develop preventative maintenance programs for hotel equipment.
• Ensure life safety systems are inspected and compliant per standards.
• Contribute to energy conservation programs.
• Address guest and meeting planner feedback promptly and effectively.
• Support vendor contract administration for engineering.
• Participate in safety committees and hotel initiatives.

Skills

Facilities management

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Boiler operations

General maintenance

Stationary Engineer’s license

Communication

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year college degree + 1 year of related management experience

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Kessler Hotels in Richmond Hill, GA seeks a Chief Engineer to lead daily engineering operations and support the Director with administrative, financial, and hotel engineering tasks.

The role requires hands-on expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing and boiler systems, with a focus on safety, efficiency and guest satisfaction. This is a full-time on-site position offering comprehensive benefits and career growth.