Assistant Chief Engineer

Strider Hotel; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels in Boston seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to support the Chief Engineer in maintaining guest comfort and building systems. You will assist with interviewing, training, scheduling and coaching maintenance staff to ensure brand standards are met.

Duties include room inspections, basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC work, preventative maintenance, and keeping accurate PM records. You will also help monitor life safety systems, safety practices, and sustainability programs to enhance guest

Qualifications

• The role requires prior engineer/maintenance experience.
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, HVAC and life safety systems is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chief Engineer in interviewing, selecting, training, scheduling, coaching and supporting associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
• Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings.
• Paint designated areas and items.
• Install and replace basic electrical fixtures; replace light switches, receptacles, bulbs and fixtures.
• Install, replace and program televisions.
• Perform minor plumbing functions.
• Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps and perform preventive maintenance on units.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis and complete work orders; maintain PM records.
• Maintain building exterior and curb appeal of hotel grounds.
• Test and maintain life safety systems to ensure 100% operation.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and coordinate service contracts.
• Ensure work complies with local, state and Federal codes.
• Support guest satisfaction goals and sustain HHM EarthView program.
• Follow safety procedures and wear protective equipment.

Skills

Maintenance

Supervision

Electrical

HVAC

Plumbing

Safety compliance

Guest service

Education

High School Diploma/Trade School

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Assistant Chief Engineer

Perform general maintenance functions to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel structure.

Potential Career Path

Chief Engineer – Area Chief Engineer – Regional Director of Engineering

Essential Job Functions

• Assist Chief Engineer in interviewing, selecting, training, scheduling, coaching and supporting associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
• Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings.
• Paint designated areas and items.
• Install and replace basic electrical fixtures. Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
• Install, replace and program televisions.
• Perform minor plumbing functions.
• Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventativemaintenance on units.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis and complete work orders as necessary; keep accurate records of PMs on all rooms and equipment.
• Maintain the building exterior and “curb appeal” of entire hotel grounds
• Refurbish, paint and finish furniture and fixtures as needed.
• Test, examine, and maintain hotel’s life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and coordinate compliance of service contracts.
• Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasingdepartmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and followMSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma and/or trade school course work in related field preferred.
• Previous engineer/maintenance experience required or equivalent training.
• Local or state certifications may be required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching.

What We Believe

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About Us

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.