CHIEF ENGINEER
Required skills
- HVAC
- electrical
- plumbing
- mechanical systems
- life safety systems
- maintenance department
- safety standards
- regulatory standards
- budgeting
- inventory
Role summary
The Chief Engineer is a hands-on leader responsible for maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-operated hotel. This role oversees all building systems, equipment, and property upkeep, ensuring safety and repair standards are met. The Chief Engineer leads the maintenance department, manages daily repairs, work orders, and preventive maintenance schedules, and supervises a team of maintenance professionals. Key responsibilities include managing department budgets, inventory, and vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and coordinating with hotel leadership. This leadership role offers daily operational impact and opportunities for technical and management skill growth.
Job Details: Job Location: Homewood Suites Lubbock - Lubbock, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $45000.00 - $47000.00Salary/year, Job Shift: Swing, You are a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge and a commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and well‑operated hotel. You understand building systems, lead by example, and take pride in creating a reliable, well-maintained environment for guests and staff. If you enjoy solving problems, guiding a team, and overseeing operations, keep reading. The Role As the Chief Engineer, you lead the maintenance department and oversee all building systems, equipment, and property upkeep. You ensure safety, preventive maintenance, and repair standards are met while supervising a team of maintenance professionals. What You Will Be Doing
- Lead and manage the maintenance and engineering team
- Oversee daily repairs, work orders, and preventive maintenance schedules
- Ensure proper operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety systems
- Conduct regular property inspections and identify maintenance needs
- Manage department budgeting, inventory, and vendor relationships
- Ensure compliance with safety, fire, and regulatory standards
- Support maintenance team with troubleshooting and project work
- Respond quickly to urgent issues and guest impact situations
- Coordinate effectively with hotel leadership and all departments
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized engineering shop and work areas Why You Will Love It Here
- Leadership role with daily operational impact
- A supportive team environment
- Opportunities to grow your technical and management skills
- A role where you directly influence guest satisfaction and hotel performance Ready to Join the Team If you are ready to lead the engineering department and ensure a safe, well maintained hotel environment, we would love to meet you. Apply now. EOE Qualifications: What Makes You You
- Previous engineering or maintenance leadership experience required
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
- Organized, dependable, and safety focused
- Able to lead, train, and motivate a maintenance team
- Skilled in troubleshooting and problem solving
- Comfortable working hands on and managing multiple priorities
- Ability to lift, move, climb, and work with tools and equipment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Flexible to work any shifts including holidays and weekends
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