Job Description

Compensation Starts at $87,000.00!

Located in the heart of downtown Austin, the Austin Marriott Downtown is a premier hotel that opened in 2021, developed and managed by White Lodging. With 613 guest rooms, 62,000 square feet of meeting space, and an exceptional lineup of award-winning food and beverage outlets—including the rooftop bar Zanzibar, Corinne, The Lobbyist, Rye Bar, and Loaf + Vine—our hotel offers a top-tier experience for guests and associates alike.

We are looking for a Chief Engineer to lead our engineering team and ensure the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and operational excellence. This role is perfect for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about maintaining and enhancing a world-class hospitality experience in one of Austin’s most exciting hotels.

Summary:

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live in. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. As the Chief Engineer, you will lead all engineering and maintenance operations to ensure an exceptional guest and associate experience while maximizing efficiency and asset longevity.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Oversee all engineering operations, including building maintenance, mechanical systems, and energy management.
• Lead a team of maintenance professionals, ensuring proper training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to optimize equipment efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, brand standards, and White Lodging policies.
• Manage department budgets, cost controls, and capital expenditure projects.
• Respond to emergency maintenance issues and coordinate with other hotel departments to ensure smooth operations.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven leadership experience in engineering, facilities management, or maintenance, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Budget management and cost-control experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to train and lead a team.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and hotel operating systems.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Other Information

What You Can Look Forward To

• Day 1 Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• 401(k) with company match
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Leadership development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Location Code: 2524

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. and its subsidiary companies (collectively, “Marriott”). The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, termination, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you apply for this position, Marriott will have no involvement in the selection process. Your application information will not be provided to or accessible by Marriott. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee, not Marriott.

Job Tags

Full time, Live in, Shift work, Night shift

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