Assistant Director of Engineering

StepStone Hospitality; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

StepStone Hospitality in St. Louis seeks an experienced Assistant Chief Engineer to lead the Engineering team of our full-service hotel, oversee maintenance of guest rooms and facilities, and manage preventive maintenance programs to ensure safe, well-maintained environments for guests and staff.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical skills, a commitment to quality, and a passion for hospitality, with ability to communicate across departments and drive guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency for guest, associate, and vendor communication.
• Ability to design and prepare statistical reports and presentations.
• Ability to report information accurately.
• Ability to scrupulously follow all StepStone and hotel policies and procedures.
• Attend required meetings.
• Minimum lifting of 70 pounds.
• Perform pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, and other manual dexterity tasks.
• Hearing, writing, and typing skills.
• Minimum pulling of 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision of maintenance operations for the hotel, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventative maintenance, hotel rooms, A/C and heating units, ice machines, swimming pools, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, water softeners, roof exhausts, electrical substations, etc.
• Ensure all projects are completed on time and according to specifications.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure coordination of activities.
• Aid and instruct craftsmen in scheduling work, ordering material, and completing assignments by a specified date.
• Comply with an ongoing maintenance program.
• Assist with performing minor and routine painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and other related maintenance activities.
• Tend air conditioners, cooling towers and boilers to provide heat, cool air, and hot water for guests.
• Maintain standards of quality guest service.
• Increase level of guest satisfaction by delivery of an exceptional product through employee development.
• Respond and resolve guest requests, complaints, or questions in a courteous and timely manner.
• Understand the StepStone Mission and Core Values.
• Express ideas and convey information clearly, effectively, and professionally.
• Actively listen to others.
• Convey company information, decisions, or problems to appropriate parties on a timely basis.
• Work to resolve disagreements and remain respectful of peers and co‑workers.

Skills

English language

Report design

Presentations

Accurate reporting

Policy compliance

Meetings

Heavy lifting

Manual dexterity

Hearing

Writing

Typing

Heavy pulling

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Chief Engineer to support the daily operation and maintenance of our full-service hotel. This leadership role assists in overseeing the Engineering team, maintaining guest rooms and hotel facilities, coordinating preventive maintenance, and ensuring a safe, well‑maintained environment for our guests and associates. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with strong technical skills, a commitment to quality, and a passion for hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision of maintenance operations for the hotel, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventative maintenance, hotel rooms, A/C and heating units, ice machines, swimming pools, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, water softeners, roof exhausts, electrical substations, etc.
• Ensure all projects are completed on time and according to specifications.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure coordination of activities.
• Aid and instruct craftsmen in scheduling work, ordering material, and completing assignments by a specified date.
• Comply with an ongoing maintenance program.
• Assist with performing minor and routine painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and other related maintenance activities.
• Tend air conditioners, cooling towers and boilers to provide heat, cool air, and hot water for guests.
• Maintain standards of quality guest service.
• Increase level of guest satisfaction by delivery of an exceptional product through employee development.
• Respond and resolve guest requests, complaints, or questions in a courteous and timely manner.
• Understand the StepStone Mission and Core Values.
• Express ideas and convey information clearly, effectively, and professionally.
• Actively listen to others.
• Convey company information, decisions, or problems to appropriate parties on a timely basis.
• Work to resolve disagreements and remain respectful of peers and co‑workers.

Requirements

• Must have comprehensive knowledge of the English language to effectively communicate with guests, associates, and vendors.
• Ability to assist with the design and preparation of statistical reports and presentations as needed.
• Ability to accurately report information.
• Ability to scrupulously follow all StepStone and hotel policies and procedures.
• Attend required meetings.
• Minimum lifting of 70 pounds.
• Perform pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, and other manual dexterity tasks.
• Hearing, writing, and typing skills.
• Minimum pulling of 70 pounds.

Other duties may be assigned.