Hotel Maintenance Leader — Senior Chief Engineer

HOMEWOOD SUITES - ST. AUGUSTINE/SAN SEBASTIAN; West Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Insurance

Paid time off

401k with employer match

DailyPay option

Hotel discounts

Job summary

LBA Hospitality is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead hotel maintenance operations, ensuring safety, functionality, and well-maintained building systems. The role oversees repairs and preventative maintenance while supporting excellent guest service.

The candidate will supervise maintenance staff, manage budgets, conduct inspections, and maintain logs and documentation, with on-site expectations and potential for travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of maintenance engineer, technician, or similar experience.
• Working knowledge of preventative maintenance, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• HVAC and Pool certifications preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Experience safely using hand and power tools.
• Must meet company security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, supervise, and develop maintenance associates.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, and other building systems.
• Manage and document the preventative maintenance program.
• Conduct property inspections and identify safety, security, and facility improvement needs.
• Respond promptly to work orders and delegate repairs when appropriate.
• Maintain hotel interiors, exteriors, equipment, and grounds.
• Ensure maintenance tools, materials, and equipment are available and properly maintained.
• Assist with interviewing, training, coaching, and performance management of maintenance staff.
• Maintain required maintenance logs, inspections, and documentation.
• Manage maintenance activities within budget while maintaining company and brand standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety awareness

Hand tools

Power tools

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

LBA Hospitality is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead hotel maintenance operations, ensuring safety, functionality, and well-maintained building systems. The role oversees repairs and preventative maintenance while supporting excellent guest service.

The candidate will supervise maintenance staff, manage budgets, conduct inspections, and maintain logs and documentation, with on-site expectations and potential for travel as needed.