Chief Engineer, Hotel Maintenance

Job overview

The Chief Engineer, Hotel Maintenance role is onsite in Fort Myers, FL. Compensation is described as salary, but no numeric amount is specified. The role supports the Hilton Garden Inn, Fort Myers, by maintaining a safe, well-maintained property and guest experience. The chief engineer leads maintenance operations and staff, oversees preventive maintenance and inspections, troubleshoots building systems, coordinates contractors, and supports budgets and capital projects. The work helps keep hotel equipment and systems reliable and compliant.

What you'll do

• Oversee daily maintenance operations and work orders
• troubleshoot and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
• lead and develop maintenance staff
• manage preventive maintenance and inspections
• coordinate contractors and code compliance
• assist with budgets and capital projects
• maintain records and logs
• oversee pool operations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chief engineer

hotel maintenance

hvac

electrical systems

plumbing

maintenance leadership

fort myers fl

hilton garden inn

lafrance hospitality

preventive maintenance

weekend emergency calls

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Vacation, sick leave, medical and dental benefits, holidays, 401(k), DailyPay, tuition reimbursement, bonus program, annual reviews, and hotel room discounts.

Why this role

Hotel, facilities, or building maintenance leadership experience; 2–3 years of hotel experience; pool certification preferred; emergency weekend calls are part of the schedule.

About the employer

Lafrance Hospitality is hiring for this role. Industry: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels. Sector: 72.