Chief Engineer

Position Overview

Forge Hospitality is seeking an experienced and hands-on Chief Engineer to lead maintenance and engineering operations at our Holiday Inn in Morgantown. This role is responsible for overseeing all property maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing preventative maintenance programs, and leading the engineering team to support overall hotel performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all maintenance and engineering operations for the hotel.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Supervise, train, and schedule maintenance team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, OSHA regulations, and brand requirements.
• Respond to and resolve guest and operational maintenance issues.
• Maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate contracted work.
• Assist with budgeting, capital planning, and expense control.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, records, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Previous hotel engineering or maintenance leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Leadership experience managing maintenance teams.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex maintenance issues.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and perform physical work as needed.
• Flexible availability, including weekends, holidays and oncall responsibilities.

Why Join Forge Hospitality?

At Forge Hospitality, you’ll find more than a career — you’ll discover a place where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt across every property we manage.

• Be part of a company where values aren’t just words — they shape everything we do.
• Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, retirement, and travel discount perks.

About Forge Hospitality LLC