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How much do lead maintenance engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for lead maintenance engineer in Florida is $92,503.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,600.00 and $100,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lead maintenance engineer?

Lead Maintenance Engineers are experienced professionals who oversee the maintenance operations of facilities, machinery, or equipment within an organization. They are responsible for managing maintenance teams, scheduling repairs, ensuring safety standards, and implementing preventative maintenance plans. Their role is crucial in minimizing downtime, maximizing equipment efficiency, and supporting overall operational goals. They often coordinate with other departments, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lead maintenance engineer?

To thrive as a Lead Maintenance Engineer, you need strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, in-depth knowledge of building systems, and usually a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), PLC programming, and relevant certifications such as EPA or HVAC are typically required. Leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for directing teams and coordinating with other departments. These competencies ensure the efficient operation, safety, and reliability of facility systems while optimizing team performance.

What are the main challenges a lead maintenance engineer faces when managing a team of technicians?

As a Lead Maintenance Engineer, one of the primary challenges is balancing hands-on technical work with supervisory responsibilities. You’ll need to coordinate schedules, prioritize urgent repairs, and ensure preventive maintenance is performed on time, all while mentoring less-experienced technicians. Effective communication is key, as you’ll often collaborate with other departments and must clearly relay technical information. Managing unexpected equipment failures and resource constraints can also test your problem-solving skills, but these challenges are opportunities to demonstrate leadership and contribute to continuous improvement.

What is the difference between Lead Maintenance Engineer vs Maintenance Supervisor?

AspectLead Maintenance EngineerMaintenance Supervisor
CertificationsOften requires HVAC, electrical, or mechanical certificationsTypically requires similar certifications, with focus on maintenance management
Work EnvironmentIndustrial, manufacturing, or facility settings with technical focusFacilities, factories, or plants overseeing maintenance teams
ResponsibilitiesTechnical maintenance, troubleshooting, and project oversightManaging maintenance staff, scheduling, and ensuring operational uptime

The Lead Maintenance Engineer focuses on technical maintenance and troubleshooting, often handling complex repairs and projects. In contrast, the Maintenance Supervisor primarily manages maintenance teams and schedules. Both roles require similar certifications and work in comparable environments, but their core responsibilities differ between technical expertise and team management.

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Infographic showing various Lead Maintenance Engineer job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,503 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

General Maint Engineer

Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants

Vero Beach, FL

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

44th of 108 rated hotels

Job description

Why We're Here

We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here.

Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality that makes people feel disconnected. He initiated a new boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect, from the heart. That was the goal then, and it is still our purpose today.

Your work here has meaning. You're here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, communities, and together we make that happen. It's what drives all that we do. Every day you can improve lives in your own, unique way and you can expect the same in return. It all starts with you.

How We're Different

Our San Francisco-born entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life kick started this culture in 1981, and it shines through to this day.

It all flows from you. The lively, rebellious, genuine you - with your diverse background, talents, experiences, and plucky personality - is fully welcome, and celebrated here. Because we know that when people can be themselves at work, they shine.

That's what we seek out and celebrate. It's people of all kinds who share a knack for creativity and self-leadership. People who don't need to be told what to do to get things done. People who have an innate passion for making others' lives better.

It adds up to a work environment that's a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional. Guests feel it; you'll feel it too.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities include maintaining all equipment, systems and building components including, but not limited to; mechanical and electrical systems, pumps, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, locks, furniture, paint, wall coverings, tile and other equipment.

Some of your responsibilities include:
  • Build, repairs, and paints all parts of the hotel.
  • Install and replaces lighting fixtures and bulbs.
  • Clean carpets and rugs.
  • Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
  • Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
  • Dismantle defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
  • Repair and maintain physical structure of establishment.
  • Fabricate and repairs furniture and fixtures.
  • Attend all scheduled training classes and meetings.
  • Paint corridors, hotel rooms, and lobby areas when necessary.
  • Transport heavy boxes and packages within the hotel for maintenance and repairs.
  • Assist in delivering and setup of all new equipment such as televisions, mattresses, tables, chairs, etc.
  • Communicate with Maintenance Supervisor on projects as assigned.
  • Respond to all customer requests in a timely and personable manner.
What You Bring
  • Previous experience as a hotel engineer is preferred or comparable maintenance experience at an establishment such as apartment complex or office building.
  • Ability to be yourself, lead yourself, make it count!
  • Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here.

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