--- title: Chief Engineer at marquesa hotel in Key West, FL description: marquesa hotel is hiring for the Chief Engineer role in Key West, FL. Pays $85K–$95K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/chief-engineer-at-marquesa-hotel-01a0e96a-ce0e-740f-a1b4-237fada3f179 date: 2026-09-28T19:16:20Z og_description: Join marquesa hotel as Chief Engineer in Key West, FL. Pays $85K–$95K per year. Full-time role. Requires 5+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/ca93r7.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | marquesa.com | | **Location** | Key West, FL | | **Salary** | $85K/yr - $95K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 28, 2026 | ## Description **OUR CULTURE Individual Distinction, Collective Soul** The Noble House Hotels & Resorts philosophy emphasizes "location, distinction, and soul." Our properties are not a "one-size-fits-all." And neither are our team members. We are a group of individuals that share a passion for hospitality. We let our personalities shine, and we like to have fun. The Marquesa Hotel is seeking an experienced **Chief Engineer** to lead the property’s engineering and maintenance operations. This position is responsible for maintaining the hotel’s facilities, equipment, and life-safety systems while ensuring repairs and preventative maintenance are completed promptly and with minimal impact on the guest experience. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** - Lead and oversee the Engineering team, including hiring, training, scheduling, payroll, and performance. - Manage the maintenance and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, kitchen and laundry equipment, and general building systems. - Develop, implement, and track preventative maintenance programs for guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house areas, and hotel equipment. - Ensure maintenance requests and repairs are completed promptly, accurately, and to hotel standards. - Oversee capital projects, renovations, contractors, and vendors while monitoring project timelines, quality, and budgets. - Manage departmental purchasing, inventory, budgeting, forecasting, and expenses. - Ensure emergency and life-safety equipment and systems are properly inspected, tested, maintained, and certified. - Conduct property and fire-safety inspections and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements. - Participate in monthly HAT meetings, safety walks, incident investigations, and property loss prevention efforts. - Partner with the General Manager and hotel leadership on short- and long-term property maintenance and improvement plans. - Respond to engineering-related guest concerns professionally and support timely resolution of property or safety-related issues. - Additional duties as assigned **We’ve got you covered…** - Health Benefits Package-Medical/Dental/Vision/Employee Assistance Program offering support when you need it most - Supplemental benefits to select such as Short-Term disability, Life Insurance, AD&D and Pet Insurance - 401K plan with matching - On demand pay- your pay before payday - Paid Holidays/Personal/Vacation/Sick time - Team Member/Family/Friend home and restaurant discounts within Noble House Hotels & Resorts (nationwide) - Career growth opportunities and Recognition Programs - Nationwide team member discount program for theme parks (including Disney, Six Flags, Universal Studios, and more!) discounted MLB, NHL, NFL, concert tickets, and much more. - Certain benefits apply only to full time employment status and introductory eligibility period applies **Sounds like you?** We look forward to reviewing your application and resume. At The Marquesa Hotel, we look for team members with a high amount of integrity with a positive and flexible mindset. Our properties are not a one-size-fits-all and neither are our people. **At The Marquesa Hotel, we take pride in supporting our initiatives towards Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. We have established a hotel committee to bring together a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and expressions – and we would love for you to share yours with the team!** *Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.* **QUALIFICATIONS** - 5–10 years of facilities maintenance or engineering experience, preferably in hospitality or property management. - Minimum 3 years of engineering/facilities management or leadership experience. - Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations, and general building maintenance. - Project management and renovation experience preferred. - Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and computer skills. - Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** - Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly bend, squat, and perform physical maintenance-related activities. - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. independently and up to 100 lbs. with assistance. - Ability to work extended or flexible hours as business and emergency needs require. ## Skills - Facilities Maintenance - Renovation - Project Management - HVAC - Refrigeration - Inspection - Incident Investigation - Building Management Systems (Bms) - Property Maintenance - Property Management - Purchasing - Laundry Services - Capital Projects - Safety Walks - Facility Management - Loss Prevention - Boilers - Back of House Operations - Leadership - Maintenance - Ability to Work Independently - Building Maintenance - Forecasting - Communication - Fire Safety - Budgeting ## Benefits - Professional Development - Mental Health - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave - 401(k) Plans - Flexible Work Schedules - Pet Insurance ## How to Apply [Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/chief-engineer-at-marquesa-hotel-01a0e96a-ce0e-740f-a1b4-237fada3f179?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown)