Chief Engineer

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook in Lombard, IL seeks a Hotel Chief Engineer to lead the property operations and maintenance department, ensuring reliable guest rooms, public areas, and mechanical plants while meeting building codes. You will oversee repairs, preventative maintenance, safety systems, and vendor relationships, manage budgeting and energy use, and develop schedules.

Requires 2–5 years hospitality maintenance, HVAC certification or equivalent, and ability to

Qualifications

• 2-5 years progressive hospitality maintenance or engineering experience.
• HVAC certification or universal refrigerant license required.
• Strong leadership and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration systems.
• Create and track preventative maintenance schedules for guest rooms and spaces.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise maintenance staff and contractors.
• Test life safety systems and ensure compliance with OSHA and local codes.
• Manage department budget and energy consumption; plan capital projects.

Skills

HVAC systems

Leadership

Budget management

Blueprints

Safety compliance

Education

Vocational training

HVAC certification

Universal refrigerant license

Tools

Blueprints

Electrical meters

Mechanical schematics

Job description

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook • Lombard, IL, US

Posted 3 days ago

The hotel chief engineer leads the property operations and maintenance department. They manage all repairs, preventative maintenance, and safety systems for guest rooms, public spaces, and mechanical plants. They report directly to the general manager and ensure the building meets local and federal building codes.

Facility Maintenance: Inspect and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration systems.

Preventative Care: Create and track routine maintenance schedules for all equipment and guest rooms.

Staff Leadership: Hire, train, schedule, and supervise maintenance technicians and outside contractors.

Safety & Compliance: Test life safety systems, manage OSHA guidelines, and pass local health or fire inspections.

Budget Management: Control departmental costs, manage energy consumption, and plan for capital improvement projects.

Experience: 2 to 5 years of progressive hospitality maintenance or engineering experience.

Leadership: Proven history of supervising teams and managing vendor relationships.

Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of blueprints, electrical meters, and mechanical schematics.

Certifications: Vocational training, HVAC certification, or a universal refrigerant license are frequently required.

Physical Ability: Capability to stand for long periods, walk the property, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Compensation

$82,000 - $86,000 yearly

We're off I-88 in Lombard, a 10-minute walk from Yorktown Center's shops and restaurants, and within three miles of the Oakbrook Center mall.