Assistant Chief Engineer

HHM Hotels; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to perform general maintenance across the hotel, ensuring guest comfort, safety, and sustainability standards are met. You will assist the Chief Engineer with staff leadership, inspections, and hands-on repairs—from painting and drywall to electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems—while keeping PM records and complying with codes.

This role offers a pathway to Senior engineering leadership within HHM, with emphasis on brand standards and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or trade school training.
• Previous engineer/maintenance experience required.
• Local or state certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chief Engineer with interviewing, training, scheduling and coaching.
• Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
• Install or repair sheet rock and wall coverings.
• Paint designated areas and items.
• Install and replace basic electrical fixtures including switches, receptacles and bulbs.
• Install, replace and program televisions.
• Perform minor plumbing functions.
• Repair heating and cooling pumps; perform preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Complete PMs and maintain records of PMs.
• Maintain exterior and curb appeal of hotel grounds.
• Refurbish, paint and finish furniture and fixtures.
• Test and maintain life safety systems; ensure 100% operation.
• Maintain maintenance records and coordinate service contracts.
• Work to local, state and Federal codes.
• Support guest satisfaction goals.
• Follow EarthView sustainability guidelines.
• Practice safe work habits per MSDS and OSHA.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Safety compliance

Team training

Communication

Education

High school diploma or trade school

Job description

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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Source: HHM Hotels