Assistant Chief Engineer: Lead Hotel Maintenance & Safety

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

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