Boar's Head Resort is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Engineer with extensive HVAC expertise to oversee the maintenance, operation, and continuous improvement of the resort's mechanical systems. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all building systems while delivering exceptional guest experience through proactive facility management.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong troubleshooting skills, a commitment to preventive maintenance, and experience managing engineering operations in a hospitality, resort, commercial, or similar environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and supervise the Engineering team, providing daily directions, coaching, and performance feedback.
- Oversee the operation, maintenance, repair, and optimization of all HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, air handlers, rooftop units, split systems, and building automation systems.
- Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC issues in a timely manner.
- Ensure guest rooms, public spaces, restaurants, meeting venues, spa facilities, and back-of-house areas remain in excellent operating condition.
- Monitor and maintain Building Automation Systems (BAS) to improve energy efficiency and occupant comfort.
- Coordinate outside contractors for specialized repairs, inspections, and capital improvement projects.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, local building codes, fire/life safety regulations, and environmental standards.
- Respond to emergency maintenance situations and participate in an on-call rotation as needed.
- Assist with departmental budgeting, inventory management, and procurement of parts and supplies.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment logs, work orders, and inspection documentation.
- Collaborate with resort leadership to support renovations, special events, and capital improvement initiatives.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and exceptional customer service.
