Chief Engineer

Company: Cherokee Town & Country Club
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Cherokee Town & Country Club in Atlanta, GA is looking to hire a Full-Time Chief Engineer. The Chief Engineer will supervise or coordinate all repairs and general maintenance need for equipment, furniture, masonry and building structures to maintain the club property in optimal condition and appearance. As a Chief Engineer, you can expect to earn a competitive salary of $90,000 - $105,000 and great benefits and perks. Cherokee Town & Country Club offers Health, Dental and Vision insurance , Free meals while on duty, Free Parking, Employee golf available on occasional Mondays, Employee recognition opportunities and Employee appreciation events. Cherokee also offers a 401(k) plan: matching up to 5%. Job Summary: This position coordinates the servicing, maintenance, and repair of all building systems, including lighting, heating, ventilation, fire protection, drainage, plumbing, electrical, painting, and related maintenance activities. The role manages the Club’s CMMS (ticketing system) as well as overseeing work performed by outside contractors and regularly communicates project status to the Facilities Director. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate maintenance and repair records for equipment and machinery; hiring, supervising, scheduling, training, and evaluating Facilities Technicians and Painters; and conducting routine visual inspections of public spaces and back-of-house areas to identify deficiencies. Additionally, the role will have budgetary responsibility through the monitoring of labor and expenses in R&M. This role will assist the director in creating the annual budget. The position supervises the maintenance of parking lots, tennis courts, swimming pools, and other recreational areas and ensures all building maintenance, repairs, and cleaning activities are properly identified, scheduled, and completed. Additionally, the role maintains workshop areas in a safe, clean, and well-lit condition; ensures proper removal of refuse from the clubhouse and surrounding premises; attends staff meetings as required; and remains on call to respond to emergencies. Duties also include issuing tools, supplies, and equipment to employees; reviewing, prioritizing, and assigning preventive maintenance and work order requests from department heads; maintaining inventory of tools, materials, and supplies; assisting the Facilities Director with ongoing repair and maintenance planning, including capital replacement and improvement needs; ensuring compliance with OSHA standards through an effective safety program; ordering parts and materials; interpreting blueprints as necessary; and performing other duties as assigned. Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations: · Working knowledge of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and painting · Strong customer service skills · Assists other engineering staff with repairs to locks, plumbing fixtures, electrical outlets, minor carpentry work, etc. · Reports major repairs to supervisor for involvement · Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergencies Physical Requirement and Work Environment: · Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions · Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals · Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud · Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position · Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling · Frequent repetitive motions · Continuous standing and walking Required Qualifications: · High School Diploma or GED · Five years of maintenance experience in an institutional or business setting · Two years of supervisory experience Preferred Qualifications: · Post secondary vocational training in electrical engineering, HVAC, or refrigeration · College degree · Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and other engineering-related software programs · Club or other luxury hospitality experience About Cherokee Town & Country Club: Chartered in 1956, Cherokee Town and Country Club is recognized as one of America's premier private clubs. Our Town Club occupies the famed Grant Estate on West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead and our Country Club is located near the Chattahoochee River in Sandy Springs. The excellence of our facilities, combined with our commitment to the highest standards in dining and member services, has brought the club an extraordinary number of honors and awards throughout the years. We are in the "happiness business" and believe in a positive "What can I do? How can I help?" attitude. We refer to our high expectations for our staff as the "Cherokee Standard". We value our employees for their hard work and dedication. Here at Cherokee Town & Country Club, we are proud of our top-notch working environment supported by a high-quality team management approach that includes competitive wages and awesome perks . Requirements:

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