Chief Engineer

Connecticut Convention Center; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Waterford Hotel Group seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the engineering team at the Connecticut Convention Center. The role oversees maintenance, safety, and operations across Center assets, ensuring high-quality facilities and guest comfort.

The ideal candidate will manage preventive maintenance, respond to emergencies, and coordinate with external contractors while maintaining compliance with safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience in a convention center and meeting destination venue.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work at heights of more than 30 ft.
• Ability to communicate via verbal, text, email in a positive and professional manner.
• Be able to work independently and in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the engineering team and oversee building assets to quality standards.
• Respond to emergencies and be on call 24/7.
• Coordinate schedules and projects at the center and ensure timely completion.
• Oversee preventive maintenance for HVAC, lighting, plumbing, and related systems.
• Ensure safety guidelines and PPE usage are followed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Flexible schedule

Work at heights

Communication skills

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Come Join the Waterford Hotel Group Team!

At Waterford Hotel Group we pride ourselves on cultivating a workplace that feels like home and brings out the best in you, each and every day. We will celebrate your successes, appreciate your strengths, and offer an environment where each of us can truly be ourselves. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, a tight-knit and supportive work environment, plus numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement. Come for a JOB, stay for a CAREER.

The Ideal Candidate for this Position

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Engineer and are actively looking to meet the best and brightest talent that the hospitality industry has to offer. We would welcome the opportunity to speak to you regarding this position as well as to answer any questions you might have regarding the company.

Job Description

This position is a supervisory role responsible for providing leadership and guidance to line level engineering team members, while maintaining all the Connecticut Convention Center and Front Street District assets to an acceptable quality standard.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Always provides professional and courteous guest service.

Responds to emergency situations and is prepared to assist as needed and is on call 24/7.

Coordinate schedules and projects at the center

Coordinates with the Chief projects are completed according to specifications and allotted timelines

Follow building safety and OSHA guidelines and use proper PPE as required.

Handle repairs and preventative maintenance to include HVAC, lighting, plumbing, kitchen equipment, painting and carpentry and all relevant building, grounds and repairs related to facility/grounds assignments.

Conduct routine inspections of the premises and equipment

Follows building guidelines for energy conservation standards for electrical, HVAC, and water utilities

Ability to operate independently the convention center facilities operating software systems.

Overseeing outside retained contractors when professional repairs are necessary.

Attends weekly staff meetings and all meetings requested by the Chief.

Ensures clean and organized work and storage areas.

Maintains cleanliness of all building and complex areas and areas assigned by the ownership (CRDA) and the General Manager.

Ensures all mechanized equipment and Engineer equipment in general is cleaned and always maintained after each use

Oversees snow removal and landscaping contractors for Front Street District, CTCC and hotel.

Requirements:

• Maintenance experience in a convention center and meeting destination venue.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work at heights of more than 30 ft.
• Ability to communicate via verbal, text, email in a positive and professional manner.
• Be able to work independently and in a team setting.
• Be a problem solver by using facts and personal judgement.
• Be able to react quickly to emergency situations and make decisions that may involve a financial commitment or to safeguard the safety of others.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Have a valid state issued driver’s license.
• Forklift and aerial lift certification are a plus but will train if needed.
• Basic computer skills for searching up manuals and parts as needed. Basic knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Ability to troubleshoot machine breakdowns using all resources available
• Manage tasks and assignments as they occur on the property.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the facilities- HVAC, Fire suppression, Lighting systems and all other systems identified by the Chief and Assistant Chief of Engineering with the ability to operate all systems in an independent manner.

Benefits

WATERFORD HEALTH AND WELLNESS

HealthInsurance is available on the first of the month after hire!

We value the health and wellness of you and your family.Full time associatescan enroll in medical, dental and vision coverageand p art-time associatesaveraging 17.5 hours a weekcan enroll in dental and vision coverage.Everyone’s needs a re different and there is something for everyone with numerous s upplemental i nsurance s to choose from.

We know that life gets in the way, and YOU deserve to recharge.

Full-time associates receive paid time off within the first 90 days of employment. We also offer paid holidays for eligible associates. If you stick with us for five years or more, enjoy paid days off for your Birthday and Employment Anniversary date!

EXCITING EXTRAS

On Demand Pay -Why wait for pay day – get your pay when you need it24/7.

Pet Insurance -We cover thewholefamily,and all associates are eligible for discounted pet insurance.

401kPlan -Nobody wants to work forever, start planning for your future now.

HotelDiscounts -It’s one of the biggest industry perks.

Shoes for Crew s -All associates are eligible for a shoesubsidy through Shoes for Crews.

For more information about Waterford Hotel Group, please visit our website at www.waterfordhotelgroup.com.

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Source: Hospitality Online