Chief Engineer

Full Time | Hourly (Non‑Exempt)

Holiday Inn Express Gulfport is seeking a skilled and reliable Chief Engineer to oversee all hotel maintenance and engineering operations. This is a hands‑on role responsible for maintaining the property’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life‑safety systems, as well as standard hotel laundry equipment.

This position does not supervise a team — it is the primary engineering role for the hotel and is essential to ensuring a safe, well‑maintained, guest‑ready environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on hotel systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire‑life safety).
• Complete preventive maintenance (PM) on guest rooms, public areas, and back‑of‑house spaces.
• Maintain and repair standard hotel laundry equipment (washers, dryers).
• Respond promptly to guest and staff maintenance requests.
• Conduct regular property inspections and address issues proactively.
• Maintain accurate logs, PM schedules, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors for specialized repairs.
• Support hotel opening tasks, punch lists, and system commissioning.
• Ensure all work meets Hilton brand standards and safety regulations.

• 3–5 years of hotel or building maintenance experience
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life‑safety systems
• Ability to work independently and manage daily priorities
• Strong communication and customer‑service skills
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and on‑call as needed
• Reliable transportation
• High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills

Preferred (Not Required):

• HVAC certification
• CPO, CCE, or CME certifications
• Experience with Hilton or other major hotel brands

• You’ll be the expert. As the hotel’s primary engineering professional, you’ll have real ownership over your department and the freedom to make decisions that matter.
• Brand‑new property. Everything is new, clean, modern, and built to Hilton standards — no decades‑old equipment or endless backlogs.
• Hotel travel discounts. Enjoy generous employee hotel discounts across Hilton brands, making personal travel more affordable and fun.
• Stable, full‑time role. Consistent hours, predictable work, and a long‑term home with a growing hospitality group.
• Supportive leadership. You’ll work with a GM and corporate team who respect the engineering function and give you the tools you need to succeed.
• Positive, team‑focused culture. We value professionalism, communication, and treating each other with respect — no drama, no chaos.
• Growth opportunities. As our portfolio expands, strong performers are the first considered for advancement.
• Competitive pay and benefits. We believe in rewarding skill, reliability, and craftsmanship.

A&R Group is a vertically integrated turn-key hospitality firm focused on developing and operating high-value hotels through partnerships with globally recognized hotel brands. Equipped with full-service Development, Design, Construction and Hospitality Management teams, A&R is capable of addressing every stage of the process - from initial conception to ongoing maintenance and operations, A&R is the one-stop shop for every hospitality requisite.

• A high school diploma or equivalent GED is required—your foundation for success

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in hotel engineering, building maintenance, or civil engineering—you know your way around complex systems

• 2–3 years of proven leadership or management experience—you’ve led teams and gotten results

• Exceptional follow-through—you’re organized, efficient, and great at managing your time

• Deep knowledge of building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire safety—you’re the go-to problem-solver

• Able to secure and maintain any required licenses, certificates, or permits to perform your role effectively

• Reliable and committed—you're available when it counts, especially during challenging weather

• Weekend and holiday availability is a must—hospitality never sleeps

• Dependable transportation to and from the jobsite—punctuality is your trademark

• Confident with tech—proficient in office software and mobile devices for communication and reporting

• Safety-minded—you know the importance of compliance and loss prevention and put it into practice daily

• Willingness to travel to job sites when needed

• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to follow instructions accurately

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills—you keep calm and fix things fast

• Emotionally intelligent and highly self-aware—you know how to lead, communicate, and connect

• Cool under pressure—you maintain professionalism and poise even when things get tough

• Always prepared—you foster an environment of readiness and proactive response

• A positive representative of the company, both on and off property

• A Bachelor of Science or college degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering

• Certifications in property maintenance or engineering, such as:

  • Certified Chief Engineer (CCE) – National Association of Hotel & Lodging Engineers

  • Certified Maintenance Employee (CME) – AHLEI

  • Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) License

  • HVAC License

• Expertise in electrical and hydraulic systems—you’ve mastered the technical side

• Experience leading engineering teams in hotel or large-facility settings—you know how to keep operations smooth

• Strong familiarity with local building codes, safety guidelines, and environmental regulations