Hotel Engineering Leader — Hands-On Maintenance & Safety

Dimension Hospitality, LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role

Growth opportunities

Impact on guest satisfaction

Job summary

Dimension Hospitality, LLC seeks a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance and engineering team, ensuring safe, efficient operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems across the property.

You will oversee preventive maintenance, manage budgets and vendors, respond to urgent issues, and mentor staff to deliver reliable service that supports guest satisfaction and hotel performance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering leadership with hotel operations focus.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and mentor a maintenance team.

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 with hotel leadership and all departments.

Skills

Leadership

HVAC systems

Electrical

Plumbing

Mechanical systems

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Team mentoring

Budgeting

Job description

Dimension Hospitality, LLC seeks a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance and engineering team, ensuring safe, efficient operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems across the property.

You will oversee preventive maintenance, manage budgets and vendors, respond to urgent issues, and mentor staff to deliver reliable service that supports guest satisfaction and hotel performance.