Senior Hospitality Engineer | Lead Maintenance & Safety

LBA Hospitality; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Insurance

PTO and holidays

401k with Employer Match

DailyPay option

Hotel discounts

Job summary

LBA Hospitality is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead hotel maintenance operations at an on-site setting. The role oversees repairs, preventative maintenance, and guest-focused service while managing a team of maintenance staff.

A strong background in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and safety is required. The position requires 5–10 years of related experience, leadership abilities, and the capacity to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of maintenance engineer, technician, or similar experience.
• Working knowledge of preventative maintenance, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• HVAC and Pool certifications preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Experience safely using hand and power tools.
• Must meet company security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, supervise, and develop maintenance associates.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, and other building systems.
• Manage and document the preventative maintenance program.
• Conduct property inspections and identify safety, security, and facility improvement needs.
• Respond promptly to work orders and delegate repairs when appropriate.
• Maintain hotel interiors, exteriors, equipment, and grounds.
• Ensure maintenance tools, materials, and equipment are available and properly maintained.
• Assist with interviewing, training, coaching, and performance management of maintenance staff.
• Maintain required maintenance logs, inspections, and documentation.
• Manage maintenance activities within budget while maintaining company and brand standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Organization

Communication

Job description

LBA Hospitality is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead hotel maintenance operations at an on-site setting. The role oversees repairs, preventative maintenance, and guest-focused service while managing a team of maintenance staff.

A strong background in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and safety is required. The position requires 5–10 years of related experience, leadership abilities, and the capacity to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.