Assistant Chief Maintanance

Stonebridge Companies; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Travel and lodging perks

Job summary

Stonebridge Companies in New York, NY seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to lead hotel maintenance operations and supervise the maintenance staff. You will manage refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and energy controls, ensuring projects meet standards and deadlines to maintain guest satisfaction.

You will support the Chief Engineer, oversee inventory, work with contractors, and coordinate with Housekeeping and Security. Evening/weekend availability may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years in hotel engineering or maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and energy controls.
• Experience supervising maintenance staff and coordinating projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance operations across hotel systems and staff.
• Oversee refrigeration, heating, A/C units, emergency generators, and plumbing.
• Monitor energy consumption and manage resources efficiently.
• Maintain inventories and supervisor contracted services on-site.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping and Security and support scheduling.

Skills

Maintenance operations

Staff supervision

Refrigeration systems

HVAC/Plumbing

Energy management

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Hotel engineering experience

Job description

City, State: New York, New York

Title: Assistant Chief Engineer

Location: New York, NY

FLSA: Exempt

Status: Full-time

Reports to: Chief Engineer

Supervises: Maintenance Department

Pay Range: $85,000-$90,000

Job Summary

The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the maintenance operations of the hotel by supervising maintenance staff, managing systems like refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and energy controls, and ensuring projects are completed efficiently and on time. This role assists the Chief Engineer and ensures compliance with maintenance standards to maintain a high level of guest satisfaction.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Provide professional and courteous guest service at all times.
• Supervise maintenance operations, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, A/C units, emergency generators, lighting, and kitchen equipment.
• Monitor energy consumption (electric, gas, oil, water) and manage resources efficiently.
• Oversee inventory levels, place supply orders, and maintain accurate records of usage and purchases.
• Ensure that all contracted services (electrical, plumbing, cleaning) meet hotel standards and expectations.
• Assist with staff scheduling, training, and supervision of maintenance associates.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of maintenance projects according to specifications.
• Work closely with Housekeeping and Security to coordinate activities and maintain key inventory.
• Maintain ongoing preventative maintenance programs for all hotel spaces and equipment.
• Cover departmental responsibilities in the absence of the Chief Engineer.
• Interact with city agencies to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workspaces and storage areas.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills

Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in hotel engineering or maintenance operations. Strong knowledge of systems, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and energy controls. Experience supervising maintenance staff and coordinating projects. Ability to manage inventory, monitor energy consumption, and ensure compliance with maintenance standards. Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills. Strong communication skills for working with staff, management, and external stakeholders.

Work Environment

Work involves both indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to varying temperatures. Frequent walking, standing, and lifting of objects up to 50 lbs. Exposure to noise and vibration from mechanical equipment during maintenance tasks. Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required, with potential on-call responsibilities for emergencies.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members. Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position's requirements. All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date. This position will no longer be available 30 days from: 2026-08-17

Company Culture and Values

We are visionaries in the hospitality industry, fueled by innovation and precision, and guided by our core values, which are Courage, Vigilance, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity, and Empowerment.

As a privately owned hotel management company, we are committed to providing experiences and opportunities for our guests to create lifelong memories through travel. Managing a portfolio of over 160 hotels across the United States, we offer extensive growth opportunities for our partners and investors, and exceptional hospitality career opportunities for our team members.

All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date.

Benefits

Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.

Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.