Chief Engineer

Country Club of Detroit; Grosse Pointe Farms (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Country Club of Detroit is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee all mechanical areas of the club facilities, including electrical, HVAC systems and related equipment, ensuring optimal efficiency and reliability.

You will lead maintenance staff, supervise vendors, and coordinate with the purchasing department to keep operations running smoothly while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Trade school certifications are preferred.
• 5+ years of facilities or maintenance experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Hospitality facilities maintenance experience is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and work in mechanical spaces.
• HVAC Certification is required.
• OSHA knowledge and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair refrigerators, freezers, ice machines and related items.
• Diagnose minor HVAC problems and perform repairs.
• Operate boiler systems and ensure safe operation.
• Repair commercial kitchen equipment: ovens, fryers, mixers and more.
• Diagnose and fix electrical problems.
• Maintain pool and pump house systems.
• Replace water heaters and manage plumbing tasks.
• Diagnose and repair washers and dryers as needed.
• Oversee preventative maintenance across building systems and equipment.
• Schedule work orders and supervise maintenance staff.
• Coordinate with purchasing to obtain parts and supplies.
• Monitor department budgets and assist in planning.
• Coordinate with vendors and regulatory agencies including OSHA.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities mgmt

Troubleshooting

Electrical

HVAC

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school or certifications preferred

HVAC Certification, required

Boiler Operator License, preferred

Certified Pool Operator, preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Work Order System

Job description

A Day on the Job Summary:

The Chief Engineer works with all departments throughout Country Club of Detroit. They oversee all mechanical areas of the club facilities including electrical, HVAC systems, and related equipment to keep the club functioning properly and at top efficiency.

Essential Job Duties:

• Ability to diagnose and implement repairs to refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, and related items
• Ability to diagnose minor HVAC problems and implement repairs
• Knowledge of and ability to perform on boiler systems
• Diagnose and implement repairs to commercial ovens, electric or gas, fryer units, convection ovens, commercial mixers and other kitchen equipment
• Can diagnose, trace and resolve electrical problems.
• Ability to diagnose problems and repairs to pool and pump house
• Replace water heaters and handle related plumbing projects
• Diagnose problems with commercial washers and dryers and make repairs
• Diagnose and resolve minor computer-related or projection AV problems
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations (main gas line shutoff valves, etc.)
• Hire, train and supervise maintenance staff
• Schedule workloads and work orders for all areas of the club and equipment
• Coordinate with purchasing department to procure parts and items needed for maintenance, completion of work orders and general department supplies
• Prepares and monitors budgets for Maintenance Department
• Attends staff meetings and coordinates efforts to schedule work activities
• Oversee daily water checks on swimming pool filtering system
• Controls key systems
• Works with planners and contractors and coordinates remodeling of club areas
• Assists in checking fire protections systems for proper operation
• Manages club’s ongoing preventative maintenance program for HVAC, electric, plumbing, roofing, elevators, and all club buildings along with ice machines, laundry equipment, kitchen exhaust hoods, etc.
• Serves as liaison between club and regulatory agencies including health and safety inspections and city building department
• Assures OSHA work requirements are met and that MSDSs are available

Requirements

Minimum Skills & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade school or certifications preferred
• 5+ years of facilities or maintenance experience
• 3+ years of supervisory role
• Experience in hospitality facilities maintenance (country club, hotels, resorts, etc.), preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in mechanical spaces
• Boiler Operator License, preferred
• Certified Pool Operator, preferred
• HVAC Certification, required
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on building systems and equipment
• Understanding of OSHA, safety, and emergency response procedures
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills
• Technical skills: Microsoft Office and Work Order System

Working Conditions:

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibrations.
• Noise level is moderate to loud
• Able to perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling
• Frequent repetitive motions
• Continuous standing and walking
• Flexibility to work various shifts (weekends, mornings and evenings, holidays) – emergency on-call, as needed