Assistant Chief Engineer
About The Position
Build your engineering career at one of Orlando’s exciting resort destinations! Avanti International Resort is seeking an experienced, hands-on Assistant Chief Engineer to help lead our Engineering team and keep our resort operating at its best. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality engineering professional who enjoys solving problems, leading a team, and taking pride in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained property for our guests and Team Members. Working closely with the Chief Engineer, you will help oversee the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the resort, including guest rooms, public areas, pools, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, equipment, and preventative maintenance programs.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of hotel/resort engineering or maintenance experience
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a hotel Engineering department
- Strong hands-on knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and general maintenance
- Experience with pools, A/C systems, drywall, plumbing, and preventative maintenance
- Experience maintaining restaurant and Food & Beverage equipment preferred
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and respond effectively to emergencies
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented leadership style
- Commitment to guest service, safety, property appearance, and operational excellence
Nice To Haves
- Relevant HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, or other technical certifications are a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist the Chief Engineer with the daily leadership and operation of the Engineering department
- Supervise, train, coach, and develop Engineering Team Members
- Review daily work orders, prioritize assignments, and ensure repairs are completed accurately and timely
- Perform hands-on repairs and assist the team during high-volume or emergency situations
- Maintain guest rooms, public areas, pools, equipment, and back-of-house areas to resort standards
- Troubleshoot HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, mechanical, and other building systems
- Monitor recurring maintenance issues and implement long-term corrective solutions
- Support and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program
- Inspect completed work to ensure quality, safety, and proper equipment operation
- Respond quickly to guest requests and emergency maintenance situations
- Assist with maintaining appropriate inventories of tools, equipment, parts, and supplies
- Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors when necessary
- Help ensure compliance with safety requirements, applicable codes, company policies, and resort standards
- Partner with resort leadership and other departments to minimize operational disruptions and deliver an excellent guest experience
- Help monitor utility usage and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control costs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
