Chief Maintenance Engineer

Atrium Hospitality • Middleton, WI

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About The Position

The Chief Maintenance Engineer leads the hotel engineering team and oversees the maintenance, safety, and operational standards of the property. The role combines hands-on diagnosis and repair of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems with team leadership, budget planning, inventory and scheduling management, and support for renovations and preventive maintenance. The engineer also champions loss prevention and safety programs and works with hotel leadership to enhance the guest experience.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of engineering experience.
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to coach a team and hold team members accountable.
• Budget and P&L experience, including knowledge of repair and maintenance and labor costs.
• Knowledge of safety codes.
• Comfort using technology and systems such as CMMS and Workday.
• Flexible availability to work nights, weekends, or holidays when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor the engineering team, keeping safety, service, and standards at the core of its work.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Plan and execute capital and engineering budgets.
• Manage inventory and scheduling to support productivity.
• Champion loss prevention and safety programs.
• Partner with leadership on renovations and preventive maintenance projects that improve the guest experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and vacation.
• Atrium Traveler and brand discount programs.
• DailyPay.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on brands and services.
• Career growth and learning opportunities, including internal promotion opportunities.
• Community service and volunteer programs.

What This Job Offers

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