Chief Engineer

InnVest Hotels; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

InnVest Hotels is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead maintenance across hotel operations. You will supervise staff and contractors, manage budgets, and ensure safety, compliance, and high guest satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, plus strong planning and team leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years progressive maintenance experience in a supervisory role.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Effective communication and people management skills.
• Ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets.
• Guest oriented and service minded with attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervises maintenance staff and contractors for hotel systems repairs.
• Ensures maintenance completed on time within budget and specs.
• Orders materials and maintains budget adherence.
• Maintains preventative maintenance program for the hotel.
• Responsible for safety of the department and building.
• Responds to guest requests and ensures satisfaction.
• Trains staff on safety, security, and service guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with laws and inspections.
• Participates in fire drills and safety training.
• Recruits staff according to company standards.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical systems

Communication skills

People management

MS Office

POS systems

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Micros

POS

Job description

The duties of the Chief Engineer include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervises and assists maintenance staff/contractors in the maintenance and repair of plumbing, hotel rooms, A/C and heating, ice machines, swimming pool, lighting, kitchen equipment, refrigeration, laundry, emergency generators, switch rooms, etc.
• Ensures all maintenance and repairs are completed on a timely, cost-effective basis and according to specifications.
• Orders necessary materials and tools for repairing equipment and keeps within budgetary guidelines.
• Maintains an ongoing preventative maintenance program for the hotel.
• Responsible for administering and documenting equipment preventative maintenance and guest room preventative maintenance.
• Responsible for the safety of the department and the building.
• Responds quickly to guest requests in a friendly manner. Follows up to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress.
• Follows company policies and procedures and is able to effectively communicate them to subordinates.
• Aggressively recruits and staff's department using company hiring standards (i.e. behavioral questioning, reference checks, evaluations and team interviews). Reviews performances and assists in career development.
• Conducts fire drills, training classes regarding safety, security, department procedures and service guidelines.
• Ensures hotel is in compliance with all federal, provincial and local laws, including Health and Safety, ESA, Human Rights etc.
• Ensures all fire and safety inspections are completed and any discrepancies are corrected.

COMPETENCIES WE ARE SEEKING:

• 3+ years progressive maintenance experience in a supervisory role
• High School diploma or equivalent is an asset
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Effective communication and people management skills
• Quick thinking and able to spot and resolve problems efficiently
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, Micros, POS)
• Ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets
• Guest oriented and service minded with an attention to detail
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Must be able to work independently and maintain a positive attitude within a busy environment ~ hours will fluctuate, must be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, & holidays