Hotel Engineering Leader: Maintenance, Safety & Ops

Dimension Hospitality; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dimension Hospitality is seeking a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance and engineering team and oversee all building systems, equipment, and property upkeep. You will ensure safety, preventive maintenance, and repair standards while supervising staff across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.

Join a role with daily operational impact, opportunities to grow technical and management skills, and a focus on guest satisfaction and hotel performance.

Qualifications

• Previous engineering or maintenance leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Organized, dependable, and safety focused.
• Able to lead, train, and motivate a maintenance team.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Comfortable working hands on and managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to lift, move, climb, and work with tools and equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible to work any shifts including holidays and weekends.

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 effectively with hotel leadership and all departments
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized engineering shop and work areas

Skills

Maintenance leadership

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Mechanical systems

Safety focused

Problem solving

Team motivation

Multi-priority

Job description

Dimension Hospitality is seeking a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance and engineering team and oversee all building systems, equipment, and property upkeep. You will ensure safety, preventive maintenance, and repair standards while supervising staff across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.

Join a role with daily operational impact, opportunities to grow technical and management skills, and a focus on guest satisfaction and hotel performance.