Chief Engineer

Homewood Suites Champaign; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Homewood Suites Champaign Urbana seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance department, oversee HVAC, safety systems, and energy programs, and ensure guest comfort and property profitability. You will coordinate daily operations, manage staffing, and uphold hospitality standards across the hotel.

The role involves planning, records, training, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards to support outstanding guest experiences and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Have a BA or college degree in related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Have 5 years maintenance experience or 3 years supervisory in a hotel environment.
• Have advanced knowledge of building management/engineering.
• Display excellent written and verbal communication skillsCommit to delivering a high level of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Maximize maintenance team potential with a balanced focus on operations, guests, employee and owner’s satisfaction.
• Represent the engineering department during the daily HOD morning meetings.
• Prioritize, plan, schedule, assign, and supervise the engineering department staff.
• Respond to guest's maintenance needs promptly and ensure guests receive professional, efficient, prompt, and courteous service to hotel standards.
• Install and maintain all equipment related to HVAC, DG Sets, Water treatment, Fire Safety, etc.
• Ensure proper records are kept relating to all the plant and equipment for the hotel including repair and service records.
• Take responsibility for the cleanliness and safety aspects of all plant and mechanical equipment rooms.
• Perform daily and weekly property document inspections.
• Ensure property, grounds, physical plant and work areas are maintained to standard and that all safety equipment and conditions are to code.
• Establish and maintain department equipment and supply inventory levels appropriate to property requirements.
• Provide training to staff on supplies, inventory, maintenance, and ordering procedures.
• Maintain, monitor, and test hotel's emergency and security systems like fire alarm, CCTV, baggage scanners etc.
• Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs
• Develop, implement, and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses
• Ensure maintenance staff wears proper uniforms with name tag and upholds hotels grooming and hygiene standards

Skills

Maintenance management

Supervisory experience

HVAC knowledge

Building management

Communication skills

Education

BA or college degree in a related field

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 Chief Engineer at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign Urbana is responsible for ensuring proper operations maintenance, service, and repair of all equipment while supporting the goals of guest satisfaction, cost control, and profitability.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maximize maintenance team potential with a balanced focus on operations, guests, employee and owner’s satisfaction
• Represent the engineering department during the daily HOD morning meetings
• Prioritize, plan, schedule, assign, and supervise the engineering department staff
• Respond to guest's maintenance needs promptly and ensure guests receive professional, efficient, prompt, and courteous service to hotel standards
• Install and maintain all equipment related to HVAC, DG Sets, Water treatment, Fire Safety, etc.
• Ensure proper records are kept relating to all the plant and equipment for the hotel including repair and service records
• Take responsibility for the cleanliness and safety aspects of all plant and mechanical equipment rooms
• Perform daily and weekly property document inspections
• Ensure property, grounds, physical plant and work areas are maintained to standard and that all safety equipment and conditions are to code
• Establish and maintain department equipment and supply inventory levels appropriate to property requirements
• Provide training to staff on supplies, inventory, maintenance, and ordering procedures
• Maintain, monitor, and test hotel's emergency and security systems like fire alarm, CCTV, baggage scanners etc.
• Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs
• Develop, implement, and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses
• Ensure maintenance staff wears proper uniforms with name tag and upholds hotels grooming and hygiene standards

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Have a BA or college degree in related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Have 5 years maintenance experience or 3 years supervisory in a hotel environment
• Have advanced knowledge of building management/engineering
• Display excellent written and verbal communication skillsCommit to delivering a high level of customer service

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Annual review with increase potential
• 401k program with company match
• Additional benefits may be available

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.