Lead Facilities & Maintenance Manager
Job Description
Job Description
Do you enjoy solving problems, tackling projects, and keeping buildings operating at their best? Are you someone who thrives in the field rather than behind a desk? Join 6PM Hospitality and American Hospitality Management (AHM) as our Lead Facilities & Maintenance Manager, where you'll play a critical role in maintaining and improving a growing portfolio of hotels across the country.
This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for supporting hotel maintenance teams, overseeing renovations and capital projects, troubleshooting facility issues, and ensuring our hotels remain safe, functional, and guest-ready.
Why You'll Love This Job
- Travel & Variety – Visit hotels throughout the country and make a difference wherever you're needed.
- Hands-On Leadership – Work alongside maintenance teams while leading major projects and operational improvements.
- No Two Days Are the Same – From emergency repairs to hotel renovations, every day brings new challenges.
- Make a Lasting Impact – Your work directly improves our hotels, supports our teams, and enhances the guest experience.
- Growth Opportunity – Help build a growing facilities department with future leadership opportunities.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead Maintenance Operations – Support maintenance teams across multiple hotel properties and ensure facilities are operating safely and efficiently.
- Roll Up Your Sleeves – Personally perform maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and project work when needed.
- Support Capital Projects – Assist with hotel renovations, Property Improvement Plans (PIPs), conversions, and new hotel openings.
- Oversee Contractors – Coordinate vendors, monitor project progress, inspect workmanship, and ensure projects stay on schedule.
- Maintain Building Systems – Troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, pool, and life safety systems.
- Drive Preventive Maintenance – Help properties maintain organized shops, inventory controls, and preventive maintenance programs.
- Improve Operations – Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high-quality facilities.
- Train & Develop Teams – Coach hotel maintenance staff on maintenance best practices, safety standards, and operational procedures.
- Support Brand Standards – Assist hotels during QA inspections, brand audits, ownership visits, and insurance inspections.
- Respond When It Matters Most – Provide emergency maintenance support and temporary leadership during staffing shortages or operational challenges.
What We're Looking For
- Five or more years of facilities, maintenance, construction, or project management experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, and general building maintenance.
- Hospitality maintenance experience preferred.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Travel Requirements
This is a travel-intensive position requiring travel throughout the 6PM Hospitality and AHM portfolio. Travel will typically exceed 75% of the work schedule and may approach 100% during renovations, hotel openings, Property Improvement Plans (PIPs), emergencies, or staffing shortages.
Candidates should expect frequent overnight travel and extended stays at hotel properties as business needs require.
Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 50 pounds.
- Perform physical maintenance activities.
- Climb ladders, bend, kneel, stand, and walk for extended periods.
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
If you're looking for an opportunity to combine technical expertise, leadership, and travel while helping shape the future of a growing hospitality company, we'd love to hear from you.