Chief Engineer

HOMEWOOD SUITES - ST. AUGUSTINE/SAN SEBASTIAN • St. Augustine, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer leads hotel maintenance operations, ensuring the property, equipment, and building systems remain safe, functional, and well maintained. This position performs and oversees repairs and preventative maintenance while supporting excellent guest service.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• HVAC and Pool certifications preferred.

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.

Benefits

• quarterly bonus program
• insurance
• paid time off (PTO and holidays)
• 401k with Employer Match
• Option to be paid daily with DailyPay
• competitive wages
• hotel discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed