Hotel Chief Engineer

The Hotel Chief Engineer oversees engineering and maintenance operations for a full-service property, ensuring safe, reliable building performance while supporting guest comfort and smooth hotel operations. This onsite role in Sandston, VA combines day-to-day maintenance ownership with leadership of maintenance staff and coordination across multiple hotel departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote safe work practices, uphold accountability, and work in a team-oriented manner.
• Plan, prioritize, and complete maintenance and repair tasks across the full property.
• Manage preventive maintenance for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Maintain central plant and building systems, including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, elevators, and fire and life safety systems.
• Coordinate maintenance and service for commercial kitchen, refrigeration, and laundry equipment.
• Partner with Food and Beverage, Banquet, Housekeeping, and Front Desk teams to address maintenance needs and reduce disruptions.
• Coordinate vendors and contractors, review proposals, and monitor work quality and completion.
• Manage department budgets, expenses, supplies, and equipment purchasing.
• Ensure compliance with building, fire safety, environmental, and OSHA regulations while maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Lead emergency response procedures for equipment failures, power outages, and other unexpected events with a calm, practical approach.
• Lead, schedule, and develop maintenance staff.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a senior maintenance, engineering, or facilities management role; full-service hotel experience is preferred.
• Expert knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire and life safety systems, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
• Experience with central plant equipment, commercial kitchen and laundry equipment, and pools.
• Ability to lead with a positive, professional approach, work independently, and motivate and hold a team accountable.
• Clear communication in both verbal and written formats, including the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical team members.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in planning, documentation, and record-keeping.
• Comfort using computers and electronic devices, with familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and contractors.
• Flexibility to respond to operational needs and emergencies, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Applicable licenses or certifications required for assigned work and location.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field (preferred).

Location and Work Details

Location: Sandston, VA (onsite)

Compensation: USD 21 - 25 per hour

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field (preferred)

Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Excel

Benefits

• Holiday pay when you work a holiday
• Shamin Perks: deals on tickets, rental cars, attractions, and footwear
• Employee discounts at branded hotels
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Pre-Paid Legal
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Pet insurance

Referral Rewards

Referral bonus: Once hired, you can earn a $200 referral bonus for every friend you refer who gets hired (conditions apply).

Why You’ll Enjoy It Here

• Real ownership: You run engineering for the property and have a direct voice in how it is maintained and improved.
• Work that matters: Your expertise supports comfortable guest rooms, reliable systems, and smooth events.
• Variety and challenge: Preventive maintenance, capital projects, vendor work, and emergency response create a changing daily workflow.
• Support behind you: You partner closely with the General Manager and can rely on resources from an established hotel company.
• Room to grow: With 80+ hotels, there are opportunities for internal advancement.

Who We Are

In 1978, two family members purchased a bankrupt hotel in Lumberton, NC, and created Shamin by combining their last names (Shah + Amin). Today, Shamin is the largest hotel owner and operator in Virginia, with 80+ hotels and continuing growth.

Values: Team Up, Own It, and Passionately Serve.

Perks for Every Team Member

• Holiday pay when you work a holiday
• Shamin Perks: deals on tickets, rental cars, attractions, and footwear
• Employee discounts at branded hotels
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Pre-Paid Legal

Benefits for Full-Time Team Members

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Pet insurance