Regional Chief Engineer

Northwest x Southern Hospitality•Kennewick, WA

About The Position

Northwest x Southern Hospitality is hiring a Regional Chief Engineer to oversee maintenance operations across multiple hotel properties in Tri-Cities, Washington, including the Hilton Garden Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, and SpringHill Suites. The role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and well-maintained facilities while supporting operational excellence, asset protection, and exceptional guest satisfaction throughout the region. The Regional Chief Engineer leads maintenance teams and manages preventive maintenance programs, budgets, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance. The position requires a flexible schedule, including varied shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays, with a minimum commitment of 40 hours per week. A motor vehicle and background check are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous hotel, restaurant, or hospitality experience is required.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including varied shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays, for a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Ability to obtain any required government or brand-specific permits, licenses, or certifications.
Proficiency with computers and technical systems, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to use office equipment efficiently and accurately.
Motor vehicle and background checks are required.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of hotel operations, guest service, and team leadership.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage daily operations, support and develop team members, and maintain high service and performance standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee maintenance operations across multiple hotel properties.
Ensure hotel facilities are safe, efficient, and well maintained.
Provide leadership to maintenance teams.
Manage preventive maintenance programs, budgets, and vendor relationships.
Ensure regulatory compliance.
Support operational excellence, asset protection, and exceptional guest satisfaction throughout the region.
Manage daily operations and support and develop team members.
Maintain high service and performance standards.

Benefits

Paid holidays after one year of service.
Paid time off accruing from day one.
Sick leave for team members in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington.
Health and wellness benefits typically begin after 60 days of full-time employment and include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, and access to an employee assistance program.
Retirement planning options such as a 401(k).
Travel and entertainment discounts.
Monthly recognition programs.
Referral bonuses.
Community volunteer opportunities.
Social events.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities at other company properties.