Chief Engineer

Homewood Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh-Southpointe; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Homewood Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh-Southpointe is seeking a Maintenance & Property Operation professional to oversee hotel service areas, from refrigeration to electrical systems, ensure preventive maintenance, and supervise associates. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and budget adherence.

You will coordinate with departments, schedule work, and supervise staff while maintaining guest service standards and timely project completion.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in English to communicate with guests, associates and vendors.
• Experience supervising associates, hiring, termination, discipline and evaluations.
• Strong mathematical and computer skills for reporting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hotel operations including refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, and electrical systems.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs per brand standards.
• Supervise and mentor assigned associates; schedule work, order materials, and ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and track projects to specification."
• Ensure life safety systems and emergency equipment are maintained; comply with OSHA, EPA, fire codes and local regulations.
• Prepare and maintain required records, inspections and certifications.
• Assist with design and preparation of statistical reports and presentations.

Skills

English proficiency

Supervisory experience

Mathematical skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Certified Pool Operator Certification

Tools

Office software

Accounting software

Job description

Description

Maintenance & Property Operation

• Maintenance operations for the hotel, including but not limited to: 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.


• Supervise assigned associates including hiring, termination, discipline, development, and evaluations.


• 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.


• Develop and maintain an ongoing preventive maintenance program in accordance with the brand.


• Maintain standards of quality guest service.


• Achieve budgeted revenues and expenses and maximize profitability related to the guest services department.


• 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.


• Participate in the Executive committee including sharing and communicating knowledge and by attending weekly or monthly meetings.


• Ability to accurately use various office and accounting software.


• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, fire safety, and local building codes.


• Maintain all life safety systems and emergency equipment.


• Conduct safety inspections and maintain required records and certifications.


• Ensure proper handling and storage of chemicals and hazardous materials.

2. Support

• Must have a 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.

3. Personal Effectiveness

• Projects and assignments are completed thoroughly, professionally, and with care.


• Adjusts to high-pressure conditions and is open to change.


• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development.


• Conducts him\\herself (acts and dresses) professionally at all times; sets standards for all associates.

4. Communication

• Understands and communicates the StepStone Mission and Core values.


• Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly, effectively, and professionally.


• Actively listens to others.


• Conveys company information, decision, or problems to appropriate parties on a timely basis.


• Works to resolve disagreements and is respectful of peers and co-workers.

Requirements

• Minimum lifting of 70 pounds.


• Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, manual dexterity.


• Hearing, writing, typing.


• Minimum pulling of 70 pounds.


• Other duties may be assigned.

Additional responsibilities specific to you are:

• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.


• Must have a comprehensive knowledge applicable Federal, state, and local health, safety, and legal regulations.


• Certified Pool Operator Certification


• Must have exceptional mathematical and computer skills.


• High school education and/or technical school and relevant training and experience required. Additional education preferred.


• Ability to timely obtain any required licenses or certificates.


• CPR training required; first aid training preferred.


• Additional language ability preferred.


• Occasional travel required.