Hotel Facilities & Life-Safety Leader

Schulte Restaurant Group; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Telemedicine

Health Insurance options

401k Plan + Company Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts

Job summary

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic Chief Engineer to lead maintenance operations across our hotel portfolio. This leadership role focuses on preventative maintenance, safety, and guest satisfaction, with responsibilities spanning facilities, grounds, and life-safety readiness.

The ideal candidate will have a strong maintenance background in hospitality, excellent communication, and the ability to coach teams while overseeing capital projects and emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School education, post-high school education preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years in Maintenance leadership position, preferably within hotels.
• Two (2) years of college or trade school equivalent in mechanical, electrical, and/or technical disciplines preferred.
• Certified pool operator certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute proactive preventative maintenance per brand standards (laundry, HVAC, ice machines, fire safety, plumbing).
• Follow safe working practices and conditions.
• Inspect guest rooms after maintenance and address issues with staff.
• Maintain current inventory of supplies.
• Manage work orders and prioritize timely completion; monitor deficiencies.
• Oversee pool and spa maintenance per brand standards and health regs.
• Maintain hotel grounds, curb appeal, and exteriors.
• Assist other departments in fulfilling guest requests and resolving concerns.
• Coordinate and supervise contracted capital projects.
• Educate staff on emergency procedures and safety.

Skills

Math skills

Leadership

MS Office

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

HS diploma

College/trade school (2 yrs)

Pool operator cert (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic Chief Engineer to lead maintenance operations across our hotel portfolio. This leadership role focuses on preventative maintenance, safety, and guest satisfaction, with responsibilities spanning facilities, grounds, and life-safety readiness.

The ideal candidate will have a strong maintenance background in hospitality, excellent communication, and the ability to coach teams while overseeing capital projects and emergency procedures.