Hotel Engineering Manager: Maintenance & Projects

Residence Inn/Fairfield Inn; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Residence Inn/Fairfield Inn is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee all maintenance operations and a team of maintenance staff. You will ensure the hotel remains in top physical condition and uphold labor and quality standards while delivering guest service excellence.

You will lead preventative maintenance, coordinate projects with contractors, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations with poise and professionalism.
• Strong leadership and a professional image.
• Conduct work-related functions in a professional manner.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in computers and software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, PMS, and project management).
• Must read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and project documents.

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance team members (minimum two full-time) with interview, selection, pay, discipline, and termination recommendations.
• Performs and schedules preventative maintenance for equipment, guestrooms, and hotel areas.
• Repairs mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and building components.
• Coordinates with property leadership and communicates facility updates.
• Manages training, scheduling, and counseling within the maintenance department.
• Gathers proposals, creates timelines, and coordinates with outside contractors on projects.
• Maintains knowledge of fire safety equipment, refrigeration, pool and elevator operation.
• Maintains pool areas per company/brand standards and local codes.
• Keeps external property appearance, landscaping, and parking lot.
• Monitors department budget, tools, and inventories.
• Ensures health, safety, and security standards compliance.
• Maintains door lock systems and performs repairs.
• Operates tools safely and processes purchase orders/invoices.
• Supports other departments to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensures knowledge of company initiatives via communication tools.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Team management

Poise under pressure

Education

Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

Job description

Residence Inn/Fairfield Inn is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee all maintenance operations and a team of maintenance staff. You will ensure the hotel remains in top physical condition and uphold labor and quality standards while delivering guest service excellence.

You will lead preventative maintenance, coordinate projects with contractors, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.