Hotel Engineering Leader: Maintenance & Safety

crestline-external; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Crestline Hotels & Resorts invites applications for a Chief Engineer at our Kansas City property. You will lead the Engineering team to maintain building, grounds, and mechanical systems, with a focus on safety, security, and asset protection.

In this role you will oversee budgeting, vendor management, and preventative maintenance programs, while ensuring brand standards and codes are met. Hospitality experience and pool certification are preferred where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3 years of maintenance experience.
• Hospitality experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including processing emails, basic spreadsheet manipulation, and MS Office familiarity.
• Knowledge of building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, electrical units and HVAC.
• Certified Pool Operator license or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering employees, including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluations.
• Inspect and ensure safe, efficient maintenance and operation of hotel facilities and systems (mechanical, electrical, HVAC).
• Ensure projects and repairs meet codes, brand standards, and timelines.
• Obtain and present cost-effective proposals for maintenance/repairs of hotel systems.
• Perform guest response and preventive maintenance work orders as needed.
• Schedule work per preventive maintenance programs to minimize guest impact.
• Ensure Life Safety equipment is inspected, tested, and certified per code and brand standards.
• Assess critical situations (fire, disasters, major malfunctions) and coordinate rapid response.
• Oversee electronic maintenance systems (Quore, PM Works, etc.).
• Organize materials, tools, and equipment for daily assignments.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas; proper handling of chemicals per Safety Data Sheets.
• Ensure key security program adherence and grounds upkeep.

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 years of maintenance experience

Hospitality experience preferred

Basic computer skills (email, spreadsheets, MS Office)

Knowledge of building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC

Certified Pool Operator license

Job description

Crestline Hotels & Resorts invites applications for a Chief Engineer at our Kansas City property. You will lead the Engineering team to maintain building, grounds, and mechanical systems, with a focus on safety, security, and asset protection.

In this role you will oversee budgeting, vendor management, and preventative maintenance programs, while ensuring brand standards and codes are met. Hospitality experience and pool certification are preferred where applicable.