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Chief Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Avanti International Resort is seeking an experienced hands-on Chief Engineer to lead our Facilities operations. Located in the heart of Orlandos International Drive tourism district our resort is a high-volume operation where strong leadership preventative maintenance safety and attention to detail are essential to delivering an exceptional guest experience.
Engineering plays a critical role in the guest experience. Were looking for a leader who takes pride in the property develops their team stays ahead of maintenance needs and understands that a well-maintained resort is essential to both guest satisfaction and operational success.
The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall maintenance safety appearance and functionality of the resort. This position leads the Engineering team while ensuring guest rooms public areas mechanical systems grounds pools and back-of-house areas are maintained to the highest operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead train schedule and develop the Engineering team while promoting accountability teamwork and a strong service culture.
- Oversee the resorts preventative maintenance program ensuring guest rooms and equipment are inspected and maintained on schedule.
- Maintain and troubleshoot major building systems including HVAC electrical plumbing refrigeration pools/spas and mechanical equipment.
- Conduct routine inspections of guest rooms public spaces back-of-house areas grounds and equipment to identify and correct deficiencies.
- Ensure maintenance requests and guest-related issues are addressed promptly and professionally.
- Manage departmental labor expenses supplies inventory purchase orders and invoices within established budget guidelines.
- Coordinate repairs capital projects vendors contractors and special projects as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable local state and federal safety regulations including proper chemical and hazardous-material storage and documentation.
- Train the Engineering team on workplace safety emergency procedures equipment operation and injury prevention.
- Maintain departmental key-control and security procedures.
- Partner closely with Housekeeping Guest Services Food & Beverage Security and other departments to support daily resort operations.
- Participate in property emergency preparedness and ensure the Engineering team is trained to respond effectively.
- Maintain a professional organized safe and guest-ready environment throughout the resort.
What Were Looking For
- 35 years of hotel/resort engineering leadership experience preferably as a Chief Engineer Assistant Chief Engineer or similar role.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of HVAC electrical plumbing refrigeration pools/spas drywall painting and general building maintenance.
- Experience managing preventative maintenance programs in a hotel or resort environment.
- Strong leadership skills with experience training coaching scheduling and developing Engineering Team Members.
- Ability to manage departmental expenses inventory vendors and operational priorities.
- Excellent troubleshooting organization communication and problem-solving skills.
- Strong understanding of workplace safety emergency procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Relevant technical licenses or certifications in HVAC electrical refrigeration plumbing pool operations or related disciplines are highly preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced resort environment and respond to operational needs and emergencies as required.
Required Experience:
Chief
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Trusted hospitality management company in Orlando specializing in hotel operations, asset management, pre-opening services, and revenue optimization for hotel owners and developers.
