Maintenance Full-Time- Holiday Inn Cincinnati Riverfront

Rainmaker Hospitality; Kenton Hills (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainmaker Hospitality seeks a Head of Maintenance to lead the hotel’s engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring safe, reliable facilities and guest satisfaction. You will drive preventive maintenance, capital planning, budget oversight, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with vendors to protect asset value.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in hospitality maintenance and 2–3 years in supervision, with strong leadership, SOP development, and cross‑department collaboration with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive maintenance experience in hospitality or a similar environment.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience with budgeting and capital planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for maintenance and engineering operations.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs and asset management processes.
• Oversee life safety, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Collaborate with housekeeping and other departments to support guest satisfaction.
• Maintain documentation and reporting through work order systems.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Vendor management

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification in facilities management

Job description

Position SummaryThe Head of Maintenance is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operationalperformance of the hotel’s maintenance department. This role ensures all building systems, facilities, andequipment are maintained to the highest standards of safety, functionality, and guest satisfaction. TheHead of Maintenance oversees preventive maintenance programs, capital planning, budget management,and regulatory compliance to support operational excellence and long-term asset preservation.Essential FunctionsThe essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all maintenance and engineering operations• Develop and implement comprehensive preventive maintenance and asset managementprograms• Oversee the operation, repair, and lifecycle management of HVAC, plumbing, electrical,mechanical, and life safety systems• Ensure compliance with all building codes, safety regulations, brand standards, and OSHArequirements• Conduct routine inspections of facilities and systems to ensure quality, safety, and operationalefficiency• Oversee and manage vendor relationships, contracts, and third-party service providers• Develop and enforce maintenance policies, procedures, and standard operating practices• Analyze maintenance data and trends to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and control costs• Respond to and oversee resolution of complex or high-impact maintenance issues andemergencies• Collaborate with housekeeping, front office, and other departments to support seamlessoperations and guest satisfaction• Ensure proper documentation of maintenance activities using work order systems• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement• Ensure proper upkeep of exterior areas, grounds, and all public and back-of-house spaces• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and report to work as scheduledEducation and Experience• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or degree in engineering, facilitiesmanagement, or related field preferred• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive maintenance experience in hospitality or a similarenvironment• Minimum of 2–3 years of supervisory or management experience• Experience with budgeting, capital planning, and vendor management• Strong knowledge of building systems and hotel operationsPlease visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.