Lead Hotel Chief Engineer: Ops & Maintenance

Parks Hospitality Group; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental benefits

Bonus plan

401(k) with company match

PTO & bereavement

Fitness program reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Discounted hotel rates

Career growth

Job summary

Parks Hospitality Group seeks a Chief Engineer for Tru by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach to own the hotel’s engineering operations, overseeing HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. You will lead a maintenance team, develop preventive programs, and supervise budgets to keep the property in premium condition.

This role requires hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving and cross-department collaboration, with on-call duties for emergencies. Competitive benefits apply from day one.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of hotel systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
• Strong leadership, prioritization, and emergency handling.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Budget management and cost control proficiency.
• Strong cross-department communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance of hotel facilities, ensuring HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems function properly.
• Manage a team of engineers, assigning tasks and supervising maintenance operations.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage budgets for maintenance operations and track expenses.
• Provide technical guidance and training to engineering staff.
• Conduct regular inspections to monitor equipment and facilities.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies and assist with troubleshooting.
• Serve as on-call mandator for emergencies/storms.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team supervision

Job description

Parks Hospitality Group seeks a Chief Engineer for Tru by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach to own the hotel’s engineering operations, overseeing HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. You will lead a maintenance team, develop preventive programs, and supervise budgets to keep the property in premium condition.

This role requires hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving and cross-department collaboration, with on-call duties for emergencies. Competitive benefits apply from day one.