Chief Engineer

Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown as a Maintenance Engineer, ensuring the seamless operation and maintenance of the hotel's facilities while contributing to a team focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences. Candidates should possess strong technical skills in HVAC, electrical systems, and have a proven track record in building maintenance within the hospitality industry, ideally with relevant licenses and certifications.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in building maintenance in hospitality.
• Head or assistant chief engineer experience preferred.
• Possession of relevant licenses such as Electrician’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on hotel facilities.
• Conduct safety assessments of the physical structure.
• Manage contracts with outside repair services.

Skills

Knowledge of HVAC systems

Electrical systems management

Public construction codes

Education

High school diploma

Apprenticeship or advanced training

Job description

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Hotel Property Overview: Hilton Garden Inn- Detroit Downtown

We’re in the heart of downtown Detroit, a short walk from the dining and entertainment of Greektown. Comerica Park, Ford Field, Detroit Opera House, and the Fillmore are within a half-mile. Detroit Institute of Arts and Motown Museum are a short drive. Enjoy all-day dining at our restaurants – Garden Grille and Chrome Bar & Grille. WiFi’s on us.

Company Overview:

SPIRE Hospitality is a management company specializing in creating memorable guest experiences and delivering best-in-class service at our hotels and resorts across the country. We ensure you have the support, tools and opportunities you need to get the job done, grow as an individual, and excel in your hospitality career.

We offer a comprehensive full-time benefits package consisting of medical, dental, vision, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre-paid legal support, earned wage access to get paid before payday, flexible spending accounts, 401K, life, critical accident, critical illness, short- & long-term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, wonderful hotel discounts and much more!

Job Overview: To maintain the entire hotel facility, including physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and related equipment in accordance with energy conservation and preventative maintenance programs. Ensure the upkeep of guest areas to maintain an attractive hotel. Participate in management of all rehabilitation, expansion, and special projects.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct walk-through and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structure(s) of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment.

• Completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces, meeting rooms, outlets, back of the house spaces and grounds. Assigns and verifies completion of all repairs, replacement, and renovation projects to offices and employee work areas.

• Adheres to all corporate required purchasing policies and controls, to include all outside contractor bids, budgets and schedules.

• Maintains effective energy management and preventative maintenance programs, conducting special training for other operating departments on the safe and effective use of equipment and energy in the hotel.

• Informs the General Manager and hotel department heads, on a regular basis, regarding the specific and overall condition of the building structure(s), related systems and equipment offering prudent, and cost-effective proposals for maintaining the same. Access and input information into a computer and generate reports.

In addition to performance of the essential functions, his position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the requirements of the hotel.

• Maintains organized and efficient administrative and filing systems within Property Operations for the timely and accurate handling of correspondence, reports, requisitions for purchase, and other administrative requirements of the department.

Specific Job Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of electrical systems, components, and devices, HVAC systems, boilers, mechanical systems, and the maintenance and repair of all.

• Excellent knowledge of public construction and building systems; all related permits, licensing, new and existing codes pertaining to public building and fire safety.

• Skilled in use of computers and software programs associated with property operations.

Physical Demands:

• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10F) and kitchens (+110F), possibly for one hour or more.

• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length.

• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the hotel on a timely basis.

• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning and repair/maintenance tasks.

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. On a regular and continuing basis.

• Must have the ability to bend, squat, and frequently lift 50 lbs. and occasionally lift 100 lbs.

• The worker is subject to hazards includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions, one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school and from an apprenticeship, advance-training program for operating engineers recognized by the industry and trade. Or any other combination of education, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.

• Three years of experience performing building maintenance in a hotel or related industry. One-year experience as a head or assistant chief engineer in same or similar environment.

• Any licenses or permits that may be required by law or company regulations, such as an Electrician’s License.

• All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).

• Additional language ability preferred.

*Spire Hospitality participates in E-Verify*

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Management

• Industries

  Hospitality and Restaurants

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