Hotel Chief Engineer at Commonwealth Hotels

Louisville, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Repair, Safety Regulations, Budget Management, Vendor Coordination, Housekeeping Coordination, Front Desk Coordination, Food & Beverage Coordination, Maintenance Logs, Work Orders, Capital Projects

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport Managed by Commonwealth Hotels The Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport is seeking an experienced Hotel Chief Engineer (Maintenance) to lead property maintenance operations and ensure all building systems, guest rooms, and public spaces are safe, functional, and well maintained. This is a hands-on leadership role within a Marriott extended-stay hotel, offering strong benefits, career growth, and long-term stability. Why Join Us? • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance – available Day One • 401(k) with company match • Same Day Pay • Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, holidays) • Hotel, food, and beverage discounts • Online training • Employee Assistance Program Key Responsibilities: • Oversee daily maintenance operations for guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces • Perform and supervise preventive maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and mechanical systems • Respond to emergency maintenance issues (power, plumbing, HVAC) to minimize guest impact • Ensure compliance with brand standards, safety regulations, and local building codes • Conduct safety inspections and maintain compliance documentation • Manage energy usage and implement efficiency initiatives • Maintain maintenance budgets and coordinate vendor services • Work closely with housekeeping, front desk, and food & beverage teams • Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and expense records • Support renovations, capital projects, and equipment upgrades Qualifications: • Hotel maintenance or facilities engineering experience • Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems • Ability to troubleshoot and repair building systems efficiently • Ability to work weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed Preferred: • Chief Engineer or supervisory maintenance experience • Marriott brand experience • HVAC, Electrical, or OSHA certifications • Experience with preventive maintenance programs and vendor management Why Commonwealth Hotels? Founded in 1986, Commonwealth Hotels is a leading hospitality management company known for strong associate satisfaction, operational excellence, and internal growth opportunities. Commonwealth Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

The Chief Engineer will oversee daily maintenance operations across guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces, performing and supervising preventive maintenance on critical building systems like HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. This role also involves responding to emergency maintenance issues, ensuring compliance with brand standards and safety regulations, and managing maintenance budgets.