Resort Chief Engineer: Lead Maintenance & Guest Experience

Paramount Hospitality Management™; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanti International Resort in Orlando is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to lead our Facilities operations and uphold high standards for guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces.

The role drives the preventative maintenance program, manages the engineering team, and safeguards safety, comfort, and operational reliability across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and pool systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hotel/resort engineering leadership experience, preferably as Chief Engineer or similar role.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, pools/spas, and general building maintenance.
• Experience managing preventative maintenance programs in a hotel or resort environment.
• Excellent leadership, training, scheduling, and team development skills.
• Ability to manage departmental expenses, inventory, and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, schedule, and develop the Engineering team with accountability and service culture.
• Oversee the preventative maintenance program and ensure schedule adherence.
• Maintain and troubleshoot major building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, pools/spas, equipment).
• Conduct routine inspections of rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas to identify deficiencies.
• Address maintenance requests and guest-related issues promptly and professionally.
• Manage departmental labor, expenses, supplies, inventory, POs, and invoices within budget.
• Coordinate repairs, capital projects, vendors, and contractors as needed.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations, including chemical storage and documentation.
• Train the Engineering team on safety, procedures, equipment operation, and injury prevention.
• Maintain security procedures and key control within the department.
• Collaborate with Housekeeping, Guest Services, F&B, Security and others to support operations.
• Participate in property emergency preparedness and response training.
• Maintain a professional, organized, safe, and guest-ready environment.

Skills

Engineering leadership

HVAC systems

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Team development

Job description

Avanti International Resort in Orlando is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to lead our Facilities operations and uphold high standards for guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces.

The role drives the preventative maintenance program, manages the engineering team, and safeguards safety, comfort, and operational reliability across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and pool systems.