Senior Hotel Engineer & Maintenance Leader

First Hospitality, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance enrollment from DAY 1

Paid time off from DAY 1

Holiday pay from DAY 1

401(k) enrollment after 30 days

Hotel and travel discounts

Professional development and promotion

Job summary

First Hospitality, Inc. in Oklahoma City seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee the hotel’s physical structure, mechanical systems, equipment, and guestrooms.

You will lead the engineering team, plan preventive maintenance, and coordinate with departments to keep operations running smoothly. The role requires hands-on leadership, a commitment to safety, and the ability to respond to emergencies while upholding the brand’s standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance or engineering experience in a hotel or similar facility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain the building, systems, and equipment through preventive and routine maintenance, coordinating contractor support as needed.
• Ensure completion of grounds and custodial work when required.
• Use power tools safely following manufacturer guidelines to protect self and others.
• Perform repairs across plumbing, painting, carpentry, sheetrock, and electrical work per safety and quality standards.
• Prioritize repairs to minimize guest disruption and maintain experience quality.
• Communicate effectively with hotel departments to ensure timely maintenance responses.
• Listen to guests and address concerns, involving other departments when necessary.
• Maintain professionalism aligned with brand expectations and provide training to the engineering team.
• Know and communicate hotel emergency procedures and assist guests during emergencies.
• If applicable, manage house bank balance and log all transactions.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Electrical or plumbing certification

Job description

First Hospitality, Inc. in Oklahoma City seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee the hotel’s physical structure, mechanical systems, equipment, and guestrooms.

You will lead the engineering team, plan preventive maintenance, and coordinate with departments to keep operations running smoothly. The role requires hands-on leadership, a commitment to safety, and the ability to respond to emergencies while upholding the brand’s standards.