Senior Hotel Chief Engineer & Maintenance Leader

Lodging Dynamics; Livingston (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lodging Dynamics is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead maintenance and engineering across designated hotel properties in Montana. The role ensures repair, preventative maintenance, and capital projects are executed efficiently and safely, with a strong emphasis on coordinating staff and vendors.

Ideal candidate brings 6+ years in facilities/engineering for hotels and 5+ years in supervisory roles, plus relevant certifications in safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Technical/Trade school certification or equivalent in related field.
• A minimum six (6) years of experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations, or engineering services for a hotel or hotels.
• A minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience in related field required.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification.
• CPR/AED Certification (Adult, Infant, and Child Rescue).
• Universal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification.
• First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates the department's activities, with a focus on supervisory and organizational goals.
• Analyzes and resolves issues, establishes work methods, ensures regulatory compliance, and maintains productivity.
• Uses judgment within established procedures and policies to make appropriate decisions and take necessary actions.
• Determines and creates policies, procedures, and manuals for direct reports.
• Establishes objectives and goals for the team.
• Assigns, monitors, and reviews work; evaluates direct report's performance.
• Recruits and interviews.
• Orientates and trains.
• Issues corrective action and makes recommendations for termination.
• Investigates and resolves concerns and complaints.
• Creates department work schedules.
• Approves time records and time off requests.
• Proactively assesses risk to establish systems and procedures to protect organizational assets.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations.
• Develops and oversees the department's budget.
• Ensures accurate and efficient management of inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Team supervision

Budgeting

Education

Technical/Trade school certification or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

HVAC tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Lodging Dynamics is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead maintenance and engineering across designated hotel properties in Montana. The role ensures repair, preventative maintenance, and capital projects are executed efficiently and safely, with a strong emphasis on coordinating staff and vendors.

Ideal candidate brings 6+ years in facilities/engineering for hotels and 5+ years in supervisory roles, plus relevant certifications in safety and environmental standards.