Chief Engineer at Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk

InterContinental Hotels Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee the engineering and maintenance operations of their hotel. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety and comfort of guests and team members. You will lead a team, manage daily engineering tasks, and maintain high standards of service. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise in building maintenance, plumbing, and electrical systems will shine. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and health insurance.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Free Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Spa Access

Fitness Center Access

Qualifications

• Experience in general building maintenance and/or construction.
• Specialized expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering/maintenance of the hotel ensuring guest safety.
• Direct daily engineering needs and develop team performance.

Skills

Building Maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

Carpentry

HVAC Systems

Education

Some college or advanced vocational training

Four years’ experience in general building maintenance

Job description

Nestled in Naperville's colorful downtown, Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk embodies the area's rustic charm and artistic spirit. Boutique shops, cozy eateries, and local art with wood tones and antique touches showcase the historic neighborhood.

Dive into 19th-century life at Naper Settlement, stroll along the stunning Riverwalk, and give a nod to Dick Tracy's bronze statue representing Naperville’s intriguing past.

Enjoy diverse dining at our six hotel restaurants. Stay active in our Fitness Center and refresh in our luxurious spa. Host meetings and events in our versatile venues and enjoy free parking and free Wi-Fi. Discover the essence of Naperville at our hotel, where every moment is a blend of history, art, and modern comfort.

About the Role:

As Chief Engineer you’ll manage the engineering/maintenance of your hotel and ensure the safety and comfort of hotel guests and team members. You’ll be a master multitasker and be comfortable with any repair needs. Motivating and training your team with the skills to keep hotels always looking their best.

Key Accountabilities

People

• Direct daily engineering needs, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right team in place.
• Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback, and create performance and development goals for colleagues - recognise good performance.
• Recommend or initiate any HR elated actions where needed.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for guests, team members in compliance with regulatory policies and procedures.
• Maintain relations with outside contacts including guests, regulatory agencies, others as needed.
• Follow-up outstanding points from the latest IT audit of his/her hotel under the supervision of IT Manager/Leader.

Guest Experience

• Help guests needs to ensure their satisfaction.
• Use a maintenance programme to ensure the hotel is maintained and in service for our guests.

Responsible business

• Maintain and order parts and supplies whilst minimising waste and maintaining “green” initiatives.
• May be responsible for hotel security to minimise risk of theft, crime and other hazards.
• Ad-hoc duties – unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done.

Accountabilities

This is the top Maintenance/Engineering job which may include one or more food or beverage outlets, and/or meeting space or catering/convention facilities. May supervise a small maintenance staff.

Key Skills & Experiences

• Some college or advanced vocational training
• Four years’experience in general building maintenance and/or construction or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Specialised expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields
• Level 3 EPA Certification, HVAC and refrigeration certificate, licensed plumber and/or journeyman status for electricianand carpenter may be required
• Hotel experience preferred
• Professional certificationand licence if required by law

The salary range for this role is $73,000 - 80,000. This job is also eligible for bonus pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

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• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
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