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Chief Engineer (Legacy Hotel)

Company:
AEG Presents
Location:
Bradenton, FL, 34205
Posted:
March 03, 2026
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About IMG Academy

Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:

Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.

Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance

Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand,providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches About IMG Academy

Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:

Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.

Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance

Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches Job Title: Chief Engineer

Department: Legacy Hotel

Position Summary: The Chief Engineer is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and reliability of all hotel equipment, systems, and building components to ensure the Legacy Hotel is maintained in a safe and operationally sound condition. This includes, but is not limited to, mechanical and electrical systems, pumps, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, computer systems, door locks, furniture, finishes, paint, and wall coverings

Key Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of planning and executing the Legacy Hotel's maintenance and engineering operations to ensure the proper functioning of building systems

Develop and maintain the ongoing maintenance program for the hotel, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventive maintenance, hotel rooms, air handler units, ice machines, pool, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, water softeners, switch rooms, roof exhausts, electrical substations, etc.

Develop preventive maintenance programs for guest rooms, public areas and commercial equipment. Ensure that all areas of the hotel are inspected 1x per quarter

Meet with vendors and contractors as needed to submit bids for new construction or discuss different work phases

Oversee the process of tracking and replenishing the department's supplies using inventory management systems

Coordinate response to maintenance emergencies, including after-hours calls

Ensure that the property maintains compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations by submitting for and receiving all necessary permits and contracts.

Teach and guide new team members on the hotel's procedures, systems, and job-specific tasks

Create goals and other performance indicators for the engineering department

Create and maintain a positive work environment that proactively addresses employee concerns and facilitates communication between leadership and team members

Prioritize and assign work to technicians and ensure timely completion of repairs

Oversee the payroll review process and adhere to IMGA policies on payroll coding and deadlines

Collaborate with internal teams to streamline operations and ensure the highest level of guest satisfaction

Collaborate with People Operations team to facilitate successful recruiting and onboarding experience for new hires

Answer guest inquiries pertaining to hotel services and local area information as appropriate

Protect confidential guest and proprietary information in accordance with company policies

Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

At least 5 years of progressive engineering or building systems experience in hotels, resorts, or large commercial facilities

Strong technical background in HVAC, electrical systems, mechanical systems, boilers/chillers, and life safety systems

Experience leading a maintenance team and supervising vendors

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Knowledge of Opera or other hotel PMS system is a plus

Ability to use mathematical skills to prepare budgets and interpret financial information

Must have a positive attitude and have a team mindset. Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ability to lift, carry, move, push and pull equipment or boxes up to 50lbs

Ability to stand and walk for duration of shift

Ability to work on various indoor and outdoor surfaces including grass, turf, courts, etc. in all weather

Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill engineering tasks.

Must be able to climb stairs on a continuous basis.

Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.

Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

Must be able to operate office equipment such as computers

Ability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays as needed

Background Requirements:

Requires a background check upon offer

Requires a pre-employment drug screen upon offer Benefits:

As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time roles.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision

Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options

401k with an Employer Match

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D

Gym Discount Program

Pet Insurance

Wellbeing Program

and more!

Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Get to know us better:

IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Background Requirements:

Requires a background check upon offer

Requires a drug test upon offer Benefits:

As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time and seasonal/temporary roles.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision

Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options

401k with an Employer Match

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D

Gym Discount Program

Pet Insurance

Wellbeing Program

and more! Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Get to know us better:

IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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