Resort Chief Engineer: Lead Maintenance & Safety

Paramount Hospitality Management™; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort in Orlando seeks an experienced Chief Engineer to lead our Facilities operations, overseeing guest rooms, public spaces, mechanical systems, pools, and back‑of‑house areas. The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, preventive maintenance, and a culture of safety and service.

This senior position requires 3–5 years in hotel engineering leadership, with strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related trades.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hotel/resort engineering leadership experience (Chief Engineer or similar).
• 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.
• Strong leadership skills: training, coaching, scheduling, developing team members.
• Ability to manage departmental expenses, inventory, vendors, and priorities.
• Excellent troubleshooting, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety, emergency procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Relevant technical licenses or certifications in HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, pool operations, or related disciplines are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, schedule, and develop the Engineering team with accountability and service culture.
• Oversee the resort’s preventative maintenance program and ensure routine inspections.
• Maintain and troubleshoot major building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, pools/spas, mechanical equipment).
• Inspect guest rooms, public spaces, back-of-house areas, grounds, and equipment to identify deficiencies.
• Ensure maintenance requests and guest-related issues are addressed promptly and professionally.
• Manage departmental labor, expenses, supplies, inventory, POs, and invoices within budgets.
• Coordinate repairs, capital projects, vendors, contractors, and special projects as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and proper chemical/hazardous-material storage and documentation.
• Train team on safety, emergency procedures, equipment operation, and injury prevention.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Refrigeration

Pools & spas

General maintenance

Leadership

Budgeting

Safety procedures

Vendor management

Education

HVAC license

Electrical license

Plumbing license

Job description

Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort in Orlando seeks an experienced Chief Engineer to lead our Facilities operations, overseeing guest rooms, public spaces, mechanical systems, pools, and back‑of‑house areas. The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, preventive maintenance, and a culture of safety and service.

This senior position requires 3–5 years in hotel engineering leadership, with strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related trades.