Full-Time Chief Engineer – Holiday Inn Oceanside, Virginia Beach, VA

Company Overview

Schulte Hospitality Group is a leading third‑party management company with deep, multi‑generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. The organization operates more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries, including brands such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt, and many independent boutique properties.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fulfillment of proactive preventative maintenance programs to brand standards, including laundry equipment, heating and air‑conditioning units, ice machines, fire extinguishers/smoke alarms, and plumbing.
• Follow safe working practices and conditions.
• Inspect guest rooms after preventative maintenance and review any problems with maintenance staff.
• Maintain a current inventory of all supplies.
• Maintain a work‑order assignment program for completed and pending work orders.
• Prioritize and complete work orders in a timely manner.
• Monitor all deficiencies.
• Ensure swimming pool and spa maintenance duties are performed according to brand standards and health‑department regulations.
• Maintain the hotel grounds, curb appeal, and building exteriors.
• Assist other departments in fulfilling guest requests and resolving guest concerns.
• Assist in the coordination and supervision of all contracted capital projects.
• Educate hotel personnel on emergency procedures and safety precautions.
• Hire, coach, and discipline direct reports.
• Participate in regularly scheduled property walk‑throughs and address identified deficiencies promptly.
• Serve as a member of the emergency organization team and become an expert on life safety.
• Stay aware of fire, safety, and protection equipment/hazards.
• Perform various other duties as assigned to meet business objectives.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of high school education; post‑high‑school education preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years in a maintenance leadership position, preferably within hotels.
• Preferred but not required: two (2) years of college or trade‑school equivalent in mechanical, electrical, or technical disciplines.
• Certified pool operator certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic math skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to exceed expectations of guests and team members.
• Excellent time‑management skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word and Excel; Outlook a plus).
• Detail‑oriented; strives for excellence in all assignments.

Benefits

• Daily pay – “Work today, get paid today.”
• Free telemedicine and virtual mental‑health care access starting day one.
• Multiple health‑insurance and life‑insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Schulte Savings Marketplace discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships, and more.

Compensation

Salary range: $55,000 – $60,000 per year.