Chief Engineer

MHG Parent Account; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

Paid Vacation

Merit Increase

401k with Employer Contribution (Full-

Medical, Dental, Vision (Full-Time)

Life Insurance (Full-Time)

Long-term/Short-term Disability (Full-

Accident (Full-Time)

Critical Illness (Full-Time)

Hotel Room Discounts

Job summary

MHG Hotels LLC in Deerfield Beach, FL is seeking a Chief Engineer/Maintenance Manager to oversee hotel maintenance, respond to guest requests, and lead preventative programs. The role requires strong mechanical skills, a friendly demeanor, and clear communication with guests and staff.

You will supervise upkeep of guest rooms, public areas, and equipment, including pool operations, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks, while ensuring safety standards and asset protection.

Qualifications

• Friendly, cheerful demeanor essential for guest interaction.
• Respond to guest repair requests promptly and professionally.
• Communicate clearly to resolve maintenance issues.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance in guest rooms, public spaces, and meeting rooms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Respond and attend to guests' repair requests.
• Communicate with guests to resolve maintenance issues.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance in guest rooms, meeting rooms, and public spaces.
• Inspect tools, equipment, and machines; ensure proper operation.
• Maintain pool, chemicals, and pool equipment.
• Program TVs and handle inventory duties related to engineering.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures and safety policies.
• Develop relationships with all departments and communicate regularly.

Skills

People skills

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Job description

No matter whether a guest arrives weary from their travels or excited for a vacation, as a Maintenance Manager, you know what to do to make them feel at home. They will appreciate the pristine appearance of the hotel, bright light bulbs in their room and a sparkling swimming pool. They will know you genuinely care about the quality of their stay when everything is in working order.

Benefits Offered:

• Employee Referral Program $
• Paid Vacation
• Merit Increase $
• 401k with Employer Contribution (Full-Time)
• Medical, Dental, Vision (Full-Time)
• Life Insurance (Full-Time)
• Long-term/Short-term Disability (Full-Time)
• Accident (Full-Time)
• Critical Illness (Full-Time)
• Hotel Room Discounts

Our Chief Engineer makes a difference by:

• A warm, people-oriented demeanor
• A team-first attitude
• A knack for problem solving

As Chief Engineer you will: Minimum Requirements:

• Maintain a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor at all times
• Respond and attend to guests repair requests
• Communicate with guest/customers to resolve maintenance issues
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance in guest rooms, meeting rooms, and/or public spaces a required, including flipping/inspecting mattresses, box springs, and assembling bed frames
• Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines
• Display above average engineering operations skills and strong general mechanical ability
• Display basic knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge in the following categories: air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, energy conservation, and/or general building
• Perform all surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood trip repair, light bulb and A/C filter replacement and complete thorough clean-up of painting or repair area
• Inspecting and repairing grout and caulking
• Maintain pool, chemicals, and pool equipment
• Test, troubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment (i.e. plunge toilets, change toilet seats, and unclog drains), electrical components including lamps, cosmetic items, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, replace electrical switches and outlets, and other guestroom items. Program TV's and perform general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory duties.
• Use the Lockout/Tagout system before performing maintenance work
• Follow company safety and security policies and procedures, report accidents injuries and unsafe work conditions
• Protect company assets
• Develop relationships with all departments and communicate regularly

To be a successful Chief Engineer, you need:

• A professional demeanor, a welcoming personality, and must be able to engage easily and actively connect with others.
• Be genuinely caring and compassionate and visibly demonstrate desire to understand others.
• Have natural instincts for problem solving.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team and to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to concerns of other employees.
• Clean professional appearance.

Minimum Requirements:

The Maintenance Manager role requires standing for long periods of time, or entire shift. Grasp, turn and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than 50 pounds without assistance and heavier lifting or movement tasks with assistance. Move up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladders. Reach overhead and below knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

MHG Hotels LLC seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employee differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. MHG Hotels LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing the online application, please call 317-356-4000 extension 203. Please leave a message and a member of our Human Resources team will return your call within three business days. Alternatively, an email may be sent to [e-mail] Applicant Accommodation should be included in the subject line of the email. Please note that this phone number and email are only for those individuals who would like to request an accommodation to apply for a job.