Chief Engineer

Fairfield Inn & Suites; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Fairfield Inn & Suites Delray Beach is seeking a skilled Engineering Manager to lead hotel maintenance and ensure safe, reliable operations. You will oversee preventive maintenance, inspect completed work, and manage the engineering budget while guiding an on-site team.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems, and the ability to schedule duties across shifts. Excellent communication with guests and staff is essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; college degree or vocational training a plus.
• Two years’ experience as a hotel maintenance engineer; supervisory experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus; valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Ability to read safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Delegate daily work assignments and review priorities.
• Schedule work per preventive maintenance program in rooms.
• Ensure final inspection of all engineering work and orders.
• Maintain the engineering department’s annual budget and supervise staff.

Skills

Maintenance management

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

College degree a plus

Tools

Blueprints

Electrical schematics

HVAC controls

Job description

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Available

Job Number 26095846

Job Category Engineering & Facilities

Location 910 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, Florida, United States, 33444 VIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

Expiration Date 09/15/2026

Additional Information

This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Shaner Hotel Group. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

Job Description

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company’s business operations.
• Delegate daily work assignments and review priorities and special projects.
• Schedule and perform work in accordance with preventive maintenance program in rooms, coordinating with the Rooms Division Department.
• Ensures final inspection of all engineering related work and execution of all work orders.
• Performs engineering staff functions whenever necessary.
• Ensures all safety equipment is in compliance and working order with federal quarterly/annual inspections to city, state and codes.
• Maintain knowledge of hotel safety procedures and ensure application of such.
• Handle chemicals for designated uses/surfaces, according to hotel requirements.
• Perform emergency equipment and machinery repair as needed.
• Maintain the proper use, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of all tools.
• Exercise safety precautions when working on equipment (use of safety signs, etc.).
• Maintains the engineering department’s annual budget.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities that includes interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Responsible for all aspects of the Engineering department to include the proper operation, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of all heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment.
• Develop, coordinate, and monitor a maintenance program to ensure the safety, security and comfort of all staff and guests. Assigned responsibility of Safety Committee Chairperson. Supervise, train and manage all Engineering staff.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; college degree or vocational training a plus.
• Any building trade license/certificate from the state of hotel’s operation preferred.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Minimum two years’ experience as a hotel maintenance engineer. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Knowledge of all mechanical equipment critical to the operation of the building.
• Working knowledge of repair and maintenance regarding health codes; plumbing codes; plant equipment; electrical codes; architectural codes; structural codes; blueprints and wiring/plumbing schematics; building code improvement; mechanical and electrical/safety systems construction; national/local fire codes; proper chemical handling and disposal; power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades; local mechanical codes; OSHA codes and best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interpret manufacturer’s literature for installation, preparation, use and upkeep of various materials and products used throughout the property.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to endure abundant physical movements in carrying out job duties.
• Ability to enforce hotel's standards, policies and procedures with staff.
• Ability to troubleshoot and use alternatives in emergency situations.
• Ability to handle potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information.

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