Chief Engineer - Resort Engineering & Facilities
On-siteDelavan, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Lead daily operations of the Engineering and Facilities department, overseeing maintenance of resort buildings, guest rooms, mechanical systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pools, grounds, and property infrastructure. Supervise a skilled maintenance team, recruit and train staff, establish staffing schedules, and manage vendors, contractors, and service providers. Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair building systems while developing preventive maintenance programs, managing work orders, and ensuring compliance with building codes and safety regulations. Lead capital projects, manage budgets, and prioritize investments to protect resort assets and maximize equipment efficiency. Provide 24-hour on-call support for emergency needs and assist with off-site employee housing maintenance. Submit daily updates and participate in leadership meetings to drive operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.
Required Qualifications
- Previous Chief Engineer, Director of Engineering, Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Facilities Manager, or Senior Maintenance leadership experience
- Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, carpentry, building maintenance, and preventive maintenance
- Demonstrated experience leading, training, scheduling, and developing maintenance or engineering teams
- Experience managing contractors, vendors, construction projects, and facility improvement projects
- Strong understanding of building systems, safety requirements, permitting, inspections, and regulatory compliance
- Experience developing and managing departmental budgets, labor forecasts, purchasing, and capital improvement projects
- Strong project management, organization, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects while responding effectively to emergency maintenance needs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with guests, employees, vendors, contractors, and resort leadership
- Knowledge of hotel or resort operations and the ability to understand how Engineering impacts the overall guest experience
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and participate in a 24-hour emergency on-call rotation
- Valid driver's license
Desired Qualifications
- Relevant technical certifications or licenses
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