Join the leadership team at one of Wisconsin’s most iconic full-service resorts.
Lake Lawn Resort is seeking a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead our Engineering & Facilities team responsible for all building systems, preventive maintenance, and capital projects across our 250-acre lakeside property. This position ensures our resort operates efficiently, safely, and in a way that supports outstanding guest experiences year-round.
Lead and develop a 10-person engineering team maintaining resort buildings, guest rooms, event spaces, pools, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
Oversee preventive-maintenance programs, work-order systems, and vendor/contractor relationships.
Manage departmental budgets, capital-expenditure projects, and cost-control initiatives.
Partner with Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Front Office, and Recreation to resolve maintenance issues quickly.
Ensure compliance with all safety, fire-life-safety, and environmental regulations.
Provide 24/7 on-call leadership for emergency maintenance response.
Support off-site employee housing maintenance and resort renovations as needed.
5 + years of progressive engineering or facilities-management leadership in a hotel, resort, or large property.
Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boilers, and life-safety systems.
Proven success managing budgets, vendors, and preventive-maintenance programs.
Comfortable balancing office planning with hands-on field work.
Valid driver’s license and ability to lift / move up to 50 lbs.
Preferred: Certified Pool Operator (CPO), technical license or degree, and prior capital-project experience.
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Relocation assistance or temporary housing available .
Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holiday pay
Complimentary shift meals, resort discounts, and uniform program
Located on 250 acres along two miles of Delavan Lake shoreline, Lake Lawn Resort offers lodging, multiple restaurants, a spa, 18-hole golf course, marina, and conference center. For over 140 years we’ve been a Midwest destination for relaxation and recreation. Our Engineering team keeps every system running safely and efficiently so guests and associates can enjoy all the resort has to offer.