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Full-time
5-10

Chief Engineer

2/10/2026

The Chief Engineer leads daily engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring safe and efficient resort operations. They develop the strategic vision for the Engineering Department and oversee critical building systems.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
We are proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Companies to Work For. This award reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a positive, supporting, and rewarding workplace where our Team Members can grow and thrive. At Westgate Resorts, we believe our people are the heart of everything we do - and this honor is a testament to their passion, integrity, and work ethic. Westgate Resorts is a diversified hospitality company headquartered in Orlando, Fla., featuring the largest privately held timeshare resort club in the world and a portfolio of more than 60 resort properties. The company offers spacious villa accommodations, world-class amenities, and family-friendly destinations in sought-after locations such as Orlando, Las Vegas, Gatlinburg, Park City, and Myrtle Beach. In 2025, the company expanded its footprint with the addition of VI Resorts by Westgate, enhancing its presence in the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Canada, and Mexico. Since its founding in 1982, Westgate has focused on creating memorable vacations and delivering exceptional service, while maintaining a commitment to innovation, hospitality, and community engagement. Whether guests are seeking relaxation, adventure, or a combination of both, the company’s 9,000 Team Members provide personalized and value-driven getaways tailored to every traveler’s needs. Our Mission: We create meaningful vacation experiences that bring families together, foster connection, and build cherished memories for a lifetime. Social Responsibility: We strive to be successful within the confines of ethical and moral standards to uphold the quality of our natural environment and community. The health and safety of our owners and team members is paramount. Westgate Resorts also operates the Westgate Resorts Foundation, which was started in 2001 and has since grown to provide assistance to more than 250 charities and causes in communities where Westgate Resorts team members live and work.
About the Role

Company Description

An amazing, desert landscaped resort located adjacent to an 18-hole golf course, Westgate Painted Mountain Golf Resort offers you the perfect opportunity to enjoy the sun and magnificent views of the surrounding Sonoran Desert in Mesa, the third-largest city in Arizona. As a member of the Westgate Painted Mountain team, you will help create remarkable guest experiences at our amazing resort. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60+ resorts across the company.

Job Description

Are you ready to take your engineering leadership to the next level? At Westgate Resorts, the Chief Engineer plays a critical role in keeping our resort operating at its best while delivering unforgettable guest experiences. This hands-on leadership position puts you at the forefront partnering with your engineering team and cross-functional leaders to solve challenges, drive innovation, and make a lasting impact on the property.

You’ll embody Westgate’s core values of Passion, Integrity, and Work Ethic in everything you do while shaping the culture and performance of our Engineering Department. At Westgate Resorts, our team members are the heart of our success. When you join, you become part of a company that values hospitality, teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead daily engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant resort operations.
  • Develop and execute the strategic vision for the Engineering Department in alignment with resort goals.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop the Engineering team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.
  • Oversee HVAC, refrigeration, and other critical building systems, including troubleshooting, repair, and installation.
  • Manage scheduling, budgeting, capital reserves, P&L reviews, and departmental resources.
  • Plan and execute Capital and Reserve projects from concept through completion on time and within budget.
  • Build and maintain relationships with vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and effective partnerships.
  • Manage procurement, inventory, and control of tools, equipment, and materials.
  • Perform hands-on maintenance and repairs as needed.
  • Adhere to all company policies and consistently represent Westgate Resorts professionally.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of leadership experience in engineering or a similar role at a property of at least 200 units.
  • Certified Pool Operator (CPO) preferred.
  • Licenses or certifications in trades such as refrigeration, plumbing, or electrical preferred.
  • OSHA safety certification preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is required.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to lead with focus and enthusiasm.
  • Proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking).
  • Ability to lift, push, pull, or move 50+ pounds.
  • Flexible to work weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.
  • Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and resort operations systems (HotSOS preferred).
  • Ability to read blueprints, technical documents, and O&M manuals.
  • Experience working on ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and in confined spaces.
  • Westgate Resorts is a Smoke and Tobacco-Free workplace. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who smoke or use tobacco products will not be considered for positions at Westgate.
  • Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States. 

Additional Information

Why Westgate?

  • Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401K with generous company match
  • Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
  • Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Wellness Programs
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Military Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) 
  • Advancement & development opportunities
  • Community Involvement Programs

 

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  • Property: 60003-WG Painted Mtn Resort
  • Career Site Category: Engineering
  • Key Skills
    LeadershipEngineeringHVACRefrigerationPlumbingElectricalSafety ComplianceBudget ManagementProject ManagementTeam DevelopmentVendor ManagementMaintenanceTechnical SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft Office
    Categories
    EngineeringManagement & LeadershipHospitalityTrades
    Benefits
    Comprehensive Health BenefitsPaid Time OffPaid Holidays401KTuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance ProgramLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceAccident InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceHospital InsurancePet InsuranceExclusive DiscountsAdvancement OpportunitiesCommunity Involvement Programs
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