Regional Chief Engineer

Northwest x Southern Hospitality; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off from day one

Sick leave included

Travel and entertainment discounts

Referral bonuses

Community volunteer opportunities

Social events

Job summary

Northwest X Southern Hospitality is seeking a Regional Chief Engineer to oversee maintenance operations across Tri-Cities, WA hotels, including Hilton Garden Inn, Courtyard by Marriott and SpringHill Suites. The role leads maintenance teams, manages preventive maintenance, budgets and vendors, and ensures safety and high guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have strong hotel operations knowledge, leadership, and the ability to coordinate across properties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Hotel, restaurant or hospitality experience preferred and beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of hotel operations, guest service and team leadership expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations across multiple hotel properties to ensure safe, efficient facilities.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs, budgets and vendor relationships.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and asset protection while supporting guest satisfaction.
• Provide leadership and development for maintenance teams in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Technical systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Start Your Hospitality Career with Us!

Northwest X Southern Hospitality is hiring a Regional Chief Engineer for our Tri-Cities, WA hotels, including the Hilton Garden Inn, Courtyard by Marriott and the Springhill Suites. If you want to start or advance your hospitality career in a fast-paced, team-focused environment, this is a great opportunity.

Our hotels are located in some of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska's most beautiful areas, and we are proud to deliver award-winning guest experiences. Our team is passionate, genuine, forward-thinking, and committed to creating meaningful connections. We take pride in our work, strive to give back more than we take, and are looking for someone ready to contribute and help make every guest and team member experience a #BIGDEAL.

Summary: This position is responsible for leading and overseeing maintenance operations across multiple hotel properties to ensure safe, efficient, and well-maintained facilities. The Regional Chief Engineer provides leadership to maintenance teams, manages preventive maintenance programs, budgets, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance, while supporting operational excellence, asset protection, and exceptional guest satisfaction throughout the region.

Qualifications: Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; previous hotel, restaurant, or hospitality experience is REQUIRED. Strong knowledge of hotel operations, guest service, and team leadership is desired, along with excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate can manage daily operations, support and develop team members, and maintain high service and performance standards in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be proficient with computers and technical systems, including Microsoft Office, and able to use office equipment efficiently and accurately. The ability to obtain any required government or brand-specific permits, licenses, or certifications is required. This role requires a flexible schedule, including varied shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and a minimum commitment of 40 hours per week.

Who We Are:

Northwest x Southern Hospitality is committed to helping team members grow professionally. We support your success today while preparing you for future opportunities within our organization. Team members benefit from a collaborative, supportive environment that encourages personal and professional development and values work-life balance.

• Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays after one year of service, paid time off that begins accruing on day one, and sick leave for team members in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington.
• Health and wellness benefits typically begin after 60 days of full-time employment and include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, access to an employee assistance program, and retirement planning options such as a 401(k).

• Additional perks include travel and entertainment discounts, monthly recognition programs, referral bonuses, community volunteer opportunities, and social events that help build strong team connections.

To learn more about our company, please visit www.nwxsouthern.com.

Northwest x Southern Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

This position requires a motor vehicle and background check.