Chief Engineer

Company

Description:

Hilton Garden Inn® is an award-winning, upscale, yet affordable hotel brand designed for both business and leisure travelers seeking modern amenities and a comfortable stay. With more than 1,000 properties in 60 countries and territories, the brand focuses on delivering a bright, satisfying guest experience from arrival through departure. The Hilton Garden Inn Promise reflects a commitment to making every guest’s stay better and brighter, backed by attentive service and thoughtful facilities.

Guests can enjoy additional benefits by booking through  or the Hilton Honors app, where members gain access to instant rewards and exclusive advantages. The brand also engages guests and communities through its online presence and social media channels.

Role

Description:

The Chief Engineer at Hilton Garden Inn is a full-time, on-site role located in the Baltimore/Owings Mills Area, responsible for overseeing all hotel engineering, maintenance, and building systems operations. This role manages preventive and corrective maintenance programs for guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house spaces, and mechanical equipment to ensure safety, reliability, and brand standards. The Chief Engineer supervises and schedules the engineering team, coordinates with vendors and contractors, and monitors energy usage and compliance with local regulations.

Day-to-day responsibilities include responding to maintenance requests, conducting regular inspections, maintaining records and logs, and supporting capital improvement projects. The role also collaborates with hotel leadership to enhance the guest experience by ensuring a well-maintained, secure, and comfortable environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical maintenance.
• Experience with preventive maintenance planning, troubleshooting, and repair of hotel or commercial facilities.
• Strong leadership skills for supervising engineering staff, managing schedules, and training team members.
• Ability to work with vendors and contractors, manage projects, and monitor budgets and inventory.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, fire and life safety systems, and compliance with local building codes.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with hotel management and other departments.
• Proficiency in using maintenance management software and basic computer applications.
• Previous engineering or maintenance leadership experience in hospitality or a similar environment preferred.
• Relevant technical certification or trade qualification (e.g., HVAC, electrical, building maintenance) is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, based on hotel operational needs.