Chief Engineer

The Historian Hotel; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance enrollment from Day 1

Paid time off from Day 1

Holiday pay from Day 1

401(k) after 30 days

Hotel discounts at destinations

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Historian Hotel is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the engineering department, oversee maintenance of the hotel building, systems, equipment and guestrooms, and guide the maintenance team. This role requires proactive upkeep, safety compliance, and guest-focused service delivery.

The Chief Engineer will manage repairs, coordinate with contractors, prioritize tasks impacting guest experience, and ensure effective communication across hotel departments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance or engineering experience in a hotel or similar facility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Electrical and/or plumbing certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain the building, systems, and equipment; use preventive maintenance and coordinate contractor support when needed.
• Ensure completed grounds and custodial work as needed.
• Operate tools and power equipment safely and follow safety guidelines.
• Perform repairs across plumbing, painting, carpentry, sheetrock, and electrical tasks.
• Prioritize repairs that affect guest experience.
• Communicate with hotel departments to ensure timely responses.
• Listen to guests and address concerns with appropriate departments.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma

Electrical/plumbing certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

What's in it for you…

• Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
• Paid time off available from DAY 1!
• Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
• 401(k) enrollment after 30 days!
• Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
• Professional development and promotion opportunities!

About this job...

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall maintenance, upkeep, and functionality of the hotel physical structure, mechanical systems, equipment, and guestrooms. Chief Engineers must be highly self-motivated and regimented to ensure routine maintenance tasks are completed safely and to standard. Serving as the lead of the hotel’s engineering department, the Chief Engineer must also lead and develop the maintenance team. The primary responsibility of the Chief Engineer is proactive upkeep of equipment and systems, proper and adequate repair of building and equipment, safe use of tools and other power equipment, effective troubleshooting of problems, support of guest and operational needs, and leadership of the engineering team.

What you'll be doing...

• Proactively maintain the physical building structure, building systems, and equipment by performing preventative and routine maintenance, recommending professional contractor support when needed.
• Ensure completion of grounds and custodial work as needed.
• Use tools and other power equipment, following all manufacturer and other safety guidelines to ensure safety of self and others.
• Complete needed or assigned building, equipment, or room repairs including but not limited to plumbing, painting, carpentry, sheetrock, and electrical work using the appropriate tools and methods consistent with standards of safety and quality.
• Prioritize repairs or maintenance needs that may inconvenience or negatively impact the experience of hotel guests.
• Effectively communicate with hotel departments to ensure timely response and completion of maintenance needs.
• Listen to guests and empathize with their challenges. When necessary, notify other departments and act on guests concerns.
• Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
• Train, instruct, and support the hotel’s engineering team.
• Know, maintain, and communicate hotel emergency procedures; inform and assist guests and operations in emergencies.
• If applicable, maintain balance and security of house bank and accurately log all transactions.

Experience & Education:

• 5+ years of maintenance or engineering experience, preferably in a hotel or similar facility
• High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required
• Electrical and/or plumbing certification preferred
• Valid driver’s license may be required

Communication:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace

Physical:

• 8+ hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday
• Reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and pivot frequently through workday
• Lift, lower, push, pull, and maneuver up to 75 pounds occasionally

About First Hospitality…

Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.

First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Source: Hospitality Online