What does a day in the life of a Chief Engineer look like at SpringHill Suites Beaufort?
It starts before most guests have finished breakfast. You're walking the property, checking systems, reviewing preventative maintenance items, and making sure everything behind the scenes is running exactly as it should. From HVAC and plumbing to guest room repairs and life safety systems, you help keep the hotel operating at its best - safely, efficiently, and with pride.
No two days are the same in hospitality engineering. One moment you may be troubleshooting an AC issue, coordinating a vendor project, or supporting your maintenance team, and the next you're helping ensure a guest has a great stay because everything in the hotel simply works the way it should. You lead by example, stay calm under pressure, and understand that great maintenance operations directly impact the guest experience.
At Newport Hospitality Group, we believe in Living Hospitality - not just for our guests, but for our teams too. We're looking for a hands-on leader who takes ownership, values teamwork, and wants to grow with a company that invests in its people and properties.
What We're Looking For- Hotel engineering or maintenance leadership experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general building systems
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and repairs
- Experience leading and developing maintenance team members
- A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills
- Availability to respond to property needs, including occasional weekends or emergencies
Benefits & Perks- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- DailyPay access
- Marriott hotel discounts
- Growth opportunities with Newport Hospitality Group
If you're someone who takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly and enjoys the fast-paced world of hospitality, we'd love to meet you.
Note: Duties may adapt to meet evolving business needs. All offers are contingent on background checks. Adhering to Newport Handbook policies is required.
Newport Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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