Assistant Chief Engineer

Hyatt Centric Chicago O’Hare; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Union sponsored 401K program

Union sponsored benefits: health, eye,

pension

Job summary

Arbor Lodging is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to manage the engineering division for our Rosemont-area property. You will oversee budget, capital expenditures, preventative maintenance and energy conservation, ensuring safety and asset protection across the hotel.

Responsibilities include leading the engineering team, coordinating with vendors and management, and driving guest and employee satisfaction through effective communications and training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major; 2 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the General Manager and be the responsible party for the Engineering division.
• Support in all technical matters such as the fire-protection system.
• Act as the contact person of the engineering department for all technical matters of the hotel.
• Plan and organize technical works.
• Maintain our technical facilities and systems.
• Take care of repairs and routine revisions.
• Manage the Engineering Asset Management System for enterprise-wide processes, standards, and performance measurement.
• Execute material orders.
• Coordinate the engineering team including scheduling, management, and payroll.
• Assign, track and follow up on status of work assigned to staff and contractors.
• Help increase guest and employee satisfaction through effective communications and training.
• Work with property finance and management to plan and execute capital expenditures for the hotel.
• Collect and process invoices from vendors for payment by the hotel.
• Assist in budgeting for Engineering related expenses.
• Engage with local vendors to prepare and execute contracted maintenance work.

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Building and Construction / Engineering / Mechanics

Tools

HVAC-R systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Job description

Description

Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels throughout the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our service ethos is proactive and holistic, fostering an environment where guests feel truly welcomed and supported at every interaction. Our culture is people-focused, data-driven, and results-oriented.

Summary:

The Assistant Chief engineer is responsible for managing budget, capital expenditures, preventative maintenance, and energy conservation. Accountable for maintaining the building and grounds with particular attention towards safety, security, and asset protection.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the General Manager and be the responsible party for the Engineering division
• Supporting in all technical matters such as the fire-protection system
• Contact person of the engineering department for all technical matters of the hotel
• Planning and organization of technical works
• Maintaining our technical facilities and systems
• Taking care of repairs and routine revisions
• Management of our Transcendent - Engineering Asset Management System to administrate enterprise-wide engineering processes, standards, and performance measurement
• Execution of material orders
• Coordination of the engineering teamincluding scheduling, management, and payroll
• Assigns, tracks and follows up on status of work assigned to staff and contractors
• Helps to increase guest and employee satisfaction through effective communications and training
• Work with property finance and management team to plan and execute capital expenditures for the hotel
• Collection and processing of invoices from vendors for payment by the hotel
• Assist in the generation of and management of budgeting for Engineering related expenses
• Engage with local vendors to prepare and execute contracted maintenance work

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; 4 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; 2 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Union sponsored 401K program
• Union sponsored benefit program including health, vision, dental and pension

Arbor’s Guiding Principles:

Arbor Lodging focuses on Five Guiding Principles to foster a culture where growth, development, and progression thrive within the properties:

• Do the Right Thing - Operate and act with integrity in all you do even when it is not convenient.
• Lead with Heart - Be kind, passionate and hospitable.
• Be Accountable - Take ownership and deliver results.
• Aim Higher - Go above and beyond to exceed expectations and pursue thoughtful change.
• Celebrate Differences - Embrace diversity; respect individual opinions and ideas.

Arbor Lodging Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arbor Lodging Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.