Hotel Chief Engineer
Are you looking for a career with room for growth and development? Join our skilled Engineering team!
The Chief Engineer is responsible for performing and supervising day-to-day maintenance operations for the property’s interior and exterior facilities. This role helps ensure that the property is maintained in a safe, efficient, and high-quality condition while supporting the overall guest and employee experience.
The Chief Engineer works closely with the Area Director of Engineering to support preventative maintenance, energy management, safety compliance, vendor coordination, budgeting, and daily engineering operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and oversee property distribution systems, including electricity, water, steam, gas, and related utilities.
- Maintain and operate air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration systems.
- Ensure the proper maintenance of buildings, grounds, equipment, fixtures, and furnishings.
- Respond promptly and professionally to service requests from guests, employees, and management.
- Coordinate and monitor services performed by outside contractors in accordance with contracts, leases, service agreements, and warranties.
- Schedule daily maintenance work in a manner that minimizes disruption to guests, employees, and property operations.
- Assist the Area Director of Engineering with planning, implementing, and maintaining effective energy management and preventative maintenance programs.
- Assist with the preparation of capital expenditure plans, maintenance budgets, and monthly financial reporting.
- Maintain records related to utilities, equipment, repairs, maintenance costs, purchasing, and inventory.
- Initiate purchase orders, approve invoices as appropriate, and maintain adequate inventory of parts, tools, and supplies.
- Train, supervise, schedule, and support Engineering team members.
- Conduct ongoing inspections of buildings, grounds, systems, and equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA, fire, life safety, and other applicable regulations.
- Take appropriate action to correct safety, maintenance, or compliance concerns.
- Respond to major emergencies and coordinate effectively with leadership, emergency personnel, vendors, and team members.
- Participate in the Safety Committee and support property safety and sanitation programs.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
Benefits
We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and growth of our team members, including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Employer Match, eligible after 6 months
- Free Parking
- Complimentary Employee Meals
- Family & Friends Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Competitive Pay