Chief Engineer

Holiday Inn Express Charleston Downtown - Medical Area; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

401k

Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Voluntary

Team and Travel Discounts

Vacation/Well/Holiday Pay

Career advancement opportunity

Free parking

Job summary

Holiday Inn Express Charleston Downtown - Medical Area seeks a Chief Engineer to lead our engineering team in maintaining a luxury hotel. You will oversee all maintenance projects, ensure preventative work is timely, and coordinate with the General Manager to keep operations smooth.

The role requires 3–4 years of engineering management in a luxury hotel, bilingual ability, relevant licenses, and strong organizational and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of engineering management experience in a luxury-brand hotel.
• Bilingual speaking is required.
• Must have government licenses, certificates or permits.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree or Technical School experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to repair and maintain various building and grounds equipment and train others.
• Operate mechanical equipment and tools.
• Excellent English communication skills (read, write, speak).

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall maintenance and upkeep of the hotel.
• Manage maintenance projects and ensure preventative maintenance is completed timely and accurately.
• Direct maintenance staff and assign responsibilities as needed.
• Collaborate with General Manager and Operations Manager to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Engineering management

Bilingual speaking

Strong organizational skills

English fluency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or technical school experience preferred

Job description

About Us: Our TEAM culture motivates and encourages each individual member to achieve “MORE” in daily life and prosper in their career with a company that values them. Our hope is that each day you will uncover new reasons to love what you do!

T.E.A.M = Together Everyone Achieves More

About the Role: As Chief Engineer you will lead our ambitious engineering TEAM to oversee the completion of various projects within our hotel while providing exceptional customer service. You will manage operations, maintenance and repair of our property, machinery and equipment in a safe and efficient manner

TEAM Benefits:

• Bonus eligible
• 401k
• Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Voluntary Insurance
• Team and Travel Discounts
• Vacation/Well/Holiday Pay
• Career advancement opportunity
• We are conveniently located within walking distance from multiple public transportation stations for easy commuting.

Full-Time positions are benefits eligible including time off, travel discounts, medical and other insurance options are also available. The hotel offers free parking.

Travel Discounts- With multiple brands and thousands of locations around the world, TEAM are eligible for special travel discounts and sometimes even F&B discounts! Get away to relax, visit family or see the World!

Responsibilities:In this role you will be responsible for the overall maintenance and upkeep for our hotel, oversee all maintenance projects and ensure preventative maintenance is completed timely and accurately. The Chief Engineer directs all other maintenance staff and assigns responsibilities when needed. This position works closely with the General Manager and Operations Manager to ensure a smooth operation.

Requirements:

• 3 to 4 years of Engineering Management experience in a luxury brand hotel is ideal
• Bilingual speaking is a pls
• Must have any government required licenses, certificates or permits
• High School Diploma or equivalent – Bachelor’s Degree or Technical School experience preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to repair and maintain various pieces of building and grounds equipment – ability to train others in the same repairing
• Ability to operate mechanical equipment and various tools
• Have excellent English communication skills and able to read, write and speak fluently

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (Form I-9) upon hire