Chief Engineer

Hotel Indigo Omaha Downtown offers an onsite leadership opportunity in Omaha, NE for an experienced Chief Engineer. You will lead maintenance, life safety, preventative programs, and overall hotel operations to protect the asset, uphold brand standards, and enhance guest satisfaction. The role comes with a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $95,000 per year, plus growth prospects, leadership development, and a supportive, team‑oriented culture.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive Pay
• Performance bonus opportunity
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical illness, Accident, and Life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Hotel discounts
• Leadership development opportunities
• Career growth and advancement
• Employee recognition programs
• Supportive team‑oriented culture
• USA TODAY Top Workplace Award Winner (2024, 2025 & 2026)
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional development assistance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance

Responsibilities

• Oversee all maintenance operations including guestrooms, public areas, mechanical spaces, and exterior grounds
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs
• Ensure HVAC, plumbing, electrical, kitchen equipment, pools, fire systems, and building systems operate efficiently
• Respond promptly to guest maintenance requests and work orders
• Coordinate repairs and capital projects with contractors and vendors
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, fire safety, EPA, health department, and brand standards
• Maintain inspection logs, permits, certifications, and maintenance documentation
• Assist with annual budgets, capital planning, and expense management
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop maintenance team members
• Lead emergency response efforts related to equipment failures, weather events, and facility issues

Requirements

• 3-5 years of hotel maintenance or engineering experience preferred
• Previous Chief Engineer or supervisory maintenance experience preferred
• Technical training, trade certifications, or vocational education preferred
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building systems
• Ability to manage vendors, contractors, and maintenance projects
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to participate in on-call emergency response

Why GLMG Hotels

At GLMG Hotels, we believe that Every Guest Matters and Every Team Member Matters. Our Anchors for Success guide everything we do. We invest in our people, celebrate success, and create opportunities for career growth while delivering exceptional experiences for our guests and ownership partners.

Compensation

Salary: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year