Head of Maintenance - Sheraton Milan San Siro

Hosco.com; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marriott International’s Sheraton property seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the Engineering team, overseeing building operations, preventive maintenance, and energy conservation. You will manage budgets, coordinate contractors, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across the facility.

You will drive service excellence, oversee asset protection, and coordinate with external partners to maintain guest rooms, public spaces, and technical systems. Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years of engineering/maintenance experience, HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing training.
• Or a 2-year degree in Building & Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major with 1 year of engineering/maintenance experience and HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing training.

Responsibilities

• Manage physical plant including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems and energy use.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with safety standards and facility regulations.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, service contracts, and timely completion of work orders.
• Coordinate with external contractors and budgeting for capital projects.
• Lead emergency response for facility incidents and ensure asset protection.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Facilities management

Safety & compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED + 3 years engineering maintenance experience

2-year degree in Building, Construction, Engineering, or Mechanics

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Supports the Chief Engineer as the primary operational point of contact for the Engineering department, providing day-to-day leadership, guidance, and supervision to the Engineering team. Oversees engineering and maintenance operations, including the maintenance of the building, grounds, and physical plant, with particular attention to safety, security, and asset protection. Assists in managing departmental budgets, capital expenditure projects, preventive maintenance programs, and energy conservation initiatives. Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and company standards. Coordinates and monitors the activities of Engineers and external contractors, driving performance, accountability, and service excellence across the department. Plays a key role in leading the emergency response team and managing facility-related issues, ensuring prompt and effective resolution.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major; 1 year experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Engineering Operations and Budgets

• Manages the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment and electrical systems.
• Ensures regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety standards.
• Manages and controls heat, light and power and recommends current best methods for energy conservation and economical facility operations.
• Develops specifications and requirements for service contracts and administers such contracts to support building needs.
• Distributes preventive maintenance and repair work orders and monitors timeliness and quality of completion.
• Oversees and directs the maintenance of grounds, guestrooms, public space, restaurants, property vehicles and recreational facilities.
• Develops a long term plan for preventative maintenance and asset protection and overseeing execution of plan.
• Develops project plans in accordance with renovation or new construction needs.
• Contacts contractors for bids and supervising construction to ensure timely completion of projects within budgetary guidelines.
• Builds positive relationships with external customers such as city building/zoning department, fire prevention bureau and vendors.
• Ensures fire crew has complete understanding of all procedures, equipment and alarms.
• Performs monthly property inspection to ensure buildings and grounds are maintained in excellent condition.
• Conducts guest room and common area inspection to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Inspect and evaluates the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of work required.
• Recommends or arranges for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.
• Selects and orders or purchasing new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
• Manages parts and equipment inventory.

Maintaining Property Standards

• Ensures building and equipment licenses and certifications are current.
• Maintains property life safety systems (fire fighting equipment, sprinkler systems and alarm systems).

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifying excellent customer service and creating a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
• Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.
• Shares plans with property leadership and ensuring corrective action is taken to continuously improve guest satisfaction.
• Strives to improve service performance.

Fluent English is required.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

When you join the Sheraton family, you become a member of its global community. We’ve been a place to gatherand connect since 1937. At Sheraton, associates create a sense of belonging in more than 400 communities around the world. We invite, we welcome, and we connect guests through engaging experiences and thoughtful service. If you’re a team player who is excited to deliverameaningful guest experience, we encourage you to exploreyour next career opportunitywith Sheraton. Join us on our mission to be ‘The World’s Gathering Place’. In joining Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,beginyour purpose,belongto an amazing globalteam, andbecomethe best version of you.