What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Engineer position at White Lodging?
Description
Summary:
White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live in. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. As the Chief Engineer, you will lead all engineering and maintenance operations to ensure an exceptional guest and associate experience while maximizing efficiency and asset longevity.
Responsibilities:
What You’ll Do
What You Can Look Forward To
Summary:
White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live in. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. As the Chief Engineer, you will lead all engineering and maintenance operations to ensure an exceptional guest and associate experience while maximizing efficiency and asset longevity.
Responsibilities:
What You’ll Do
- Oversee all engineering operations, including building maintenance, mechanical systems, and energy management.
- Lead a team of maintenance professionals, ensuring proper training, scheduling, and performance management.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to optimize equipment efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, brand standards, and White Lodging policies.
- Manage department budgets, cost controls, and capital expenditure projects.
- Respond to emergency maintenance issues and coordinate with other hotel departments to ensure smooth operations.
- This position will report directly to the Director of Engineering.
- Proven leadership experience in engineering, facilities management, or maintenance, preferably in hospitality.
- Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
- Budget management and cost-control experience.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to train and lead a team.
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs and hotel operating systems.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
What You Can Look Forward To
- Day 1 Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
- 401(k) with company match
- Complimentary wellness tools
- Unlimited referral bonuses
- Leadership development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
- Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities