Chief Engineer

First Call Hospitality, Inc.; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development programs available

Six paid holidays

Dental, Vision, and Supplemental insurance

Paid Time Off accrues from day one

Opportunities for advancement across multiple hotels

Job summary

First Call Hospitality, Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer in Kirksville, Missouri, responsible for all maintenance management and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role includes overseeing maintenance staff, managing budgetary expenses, and ensuring guest satisfaction through effective communication.

The ideal candidate will have a college degree or extensive equivalent experience, with a focus on safety and maintenance standards. Competitive pay starts at $16-17.50/hr with various benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and maintain all hotel areas.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general and preventive maintenance programs.
• Maintain records of all maintenance for safety and compliance.
• Supervise and manage maintenance staff and departmental expenses.
• Respond to guest inquiries and report maintenance issues.

Skills

Effective communication with guests

Strong attention to detail

Ability to complete tasks within prescribed timeframe

Education

College degree or four years of equivalent maintenance experience

Certificates in mechanical repair or construction preferred

Job description

Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer responsible for all areas of maintenance and overall management of the maintenance department. Ensures rooms are clean, functional, and compliant with safety regulations, and reacts to emergencies.

Perks

• Training and development programs available.
• Six paid holidays, paid at time and a half.
• Employee social events.
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental insurance.
• Paid Time Off accrues from day one.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general and preventive maintenance programs, performing much of the work internally.
• Maintain records of all maintenance for safety, insurance and warranty purposes.
• Budget and manage department expenses, including purchasing major parts and obtaining competitive bids for vendor work.
• Ensure compliance with fire and health regulations, reporting discrepancies to the General Manager.
• Supervise and direct all maintenance staff, including task supervision, staffing levels, training and dress code.
• Stay current on safety policies and implement changes.
• Collaborate with other hotel departments to promote teamwork.
• Practice safe handling of chemicals and equipment.
• Respond to guest inquiries and requests.
• Report damage, mechanical problems, or missing equipment or items.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to complete tasks within prescribed timeframe.
• Work independently and maintain all hotel areas.
• Effective communication with guests.
• Strong attention to detail.
• College degree or four years of equivalent maintenance experience; ability to manage multiple maintenance types.
• Certificates in mechanical repair or construction preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting $16-17.50/hr.
• Family‑like environment.
• Opportunities for advancement across multiple hotels.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where we operate. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.

We expressly prohibit any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of employees to perform their duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.