Hotel Maintenance Director – Lead & Elevate Safety

Schulte Hospitality Group; College Acres (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Telemedicine and mental health access

Health Insurance options

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Savings marketplace discounts

Job summary

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic Chief Engineer in the United States to lead maintenance operations across hotels. This role focuses on implementing preventive maintenance programs that meet brand standards while overseeing safety, staff coaching, and capital projects.

You will collaborate across departments to ensure guest comfort and property reliability. Ideal candidates will have extensive maintenance leadership experience in hospitality, strong leadership and communication

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school education; post-high school education preferred.
• Minimum five years in a maintenance leadership role, preferably in hotels.
• Two years of college or trade school in mechanical/electrical/technical disciplines (preferred).
• Certified pool operator certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proactive maintenance programs meet brand standards for HVAC, laundry, ice machines, fire safety, and plumbing.
• Follow safe work practices and conditions.
• Inspect guest rooms after maintenance and review issues with staff.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and manage work orders with priorities.
• Oversee pool and spa maintenance per brand standards and health regulations.
• Maintain hotel grounds, curb appeal, and building exteriors.
• Coordinate with other departments to fulfill guest requests and resolve concerns.
• Supervise capital projects with contractors and vendors.
• Educate staff on emergency procedures and safety practices.
• Hire, coach, and discipline direct reports.
• Conduct regular property walk-throughs and address deficiencies promptly.

Skills

Basic math

Communication

Leadership

Guest service

MS Office

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma

College/trade school in mechanical/electrical/tech

Certified pool operator

Job description

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic Chief Engineer in the United States to lead maintenance operations across hotels. This role focuses on implementing preventive maintenance programs that meet brand standards while overseeing safety, staff coaching, and capital projects.

You will collaborate across departments to ensure guest comfort and property reliability. Ideal candidates will have extensive maintenance leadership experience in hospitality, strong leadership and communication