Regional Chief Engineer

Northwest x Southern Hospitality

• $80K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Prior experience in hotel, restaurant, or hospitality settings.
  • Strong understanding of hotel operations and guest service principles.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and technical systems.
  • Ability to obtain necessary permits and licenses as required.
  • Flexible schedule including varied shifts and commitment of 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

  • Lead maintenance operations across multiple hotel properties.
  • Manage preventive maintenance programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Oversee budgets and vendor relationships for maintenance services.
  • Support and develop maintenance team members to enhance performance.
  • Drive operational excellence and protect company assets.
  • Ensure exceptional guest satisfaction through well-maintained facilities.

Benefits

  • Paid holidays after one year of service.
  • Accrued paid time off from day one.
  • Sick leave available for team members in specific states.
  • Health and wellness benefits after 60 days of full-time employment.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company-paid life insurance and access to an employee assistance program.
  • Retirement planning options available, including a 401(k).
  • Travel and entertainment discounts for employees.
  • Monthly recognition programs and referral bonuses.
  • Opportunities for community volunteerism and social events.
  • Potential for career advancement at NSH and affiliated hotels.
Full Job Description
Start Your Hospitality Career with Us! Northwest X Southern Hospitality is hiring a Regional Chief Engineer for our Tri-Cities, WA hotels, including the Hilton Garden Inn, Courtyard by Marriott and the Springhill Suites. If you want to start or advance your hospitality career in a fast-paced, team-focused environment, this is a great opportunity.

Our hotels are located in some of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska's most beautiful areas, and we are proud to deliver award-winning guest experiences. Our team is passionate, genuine, forward-thinking, and committed to creating meaningful connections. We take pride in our work, strive to give back more than we take, and are looking for someone ready to contribute and help make every guest and team member experience a #BIGDEAL.

Summary: This position is responsible for leading and overseeing maintenance operations across multiple hotel properties to ensure safe, efficient, and well-maintained facilities. The Regional Chief Engineer provides leadership to maintenance teams, manages preventive maintenance programs, budgets, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance, while supporting operational excellence, asset protection, and exceptional guest satisfaction throughout the region.

Qualifications:

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; previous hotel, restaurant, or hospitality experience is REQUIRED. Strong knowledge of hotel operations, guest service, and team leadership is desired, along with excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate can manage daily operations, support and develop team members, and maintain high service and performance standards in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be proficient with computers and technical systems, including Microsoft Office, and able to use office equipment efficiently and accurately. The ability to obtain any required government or brand-specific permits, licenses, or certifications is required. This role requires a flexible schedule, including varied shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and a minimum commitment of 40 hours per week.

Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays after one year of service, paid time off that begins accruing on day one, and sick leave for team members in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. Health and wellness benefits typically begin after 60 days of full-time employment and include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, access to an employee assistance program, and retirement planning options such as a 401(k).

Additional perks include travel and entertainment discounts, monthly recognition programs, referral bonuses, community volunteer opportunities, and social events that help build strong team connections. Employees may also have opportunities to advance at other NSH properties, including those affiliated with Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG brands.

If you enjoy working with people, having fun on the job, and building a career you can count on, we encourage you to apply today.

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