Chief Engineer

Kana Hotel Group; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401K

Immediate Pay- earned wage access

Vacation time

Sick time

Holiday pay

Bonus opportunities

Brand-specific employee discounts

Long term/short term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Kana Hotel Group is seeking a Building Engineer to supervise the property's mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in our Matteson, IL location. You will oversee preventive maintenance, manage energy use, and coordinate with vendors and management to ensure reliable facility operation.

The role requires hands-on expertise with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, plus strong record-keeping for compliance and safety.

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical expertise in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Experience supervising maintenance staff and coordinating with vendors.
• Strong record-keeping for safety, compliance and energy management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, develop and maintain ongoing maintenance operation for hotel facilities.
• Ensure projects are completed on time by estimating labor needs and adjusting procedures.
• Coordinate with management to align activities across departments.
• Maintain an effective maintenance program with up-to-date records for HVAC, electrical and plumbing.
• Provide training and development for maintenance staff and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical

Plumbing

Preventive maintenance

Supervisory experience

Education

Vocational certificate / apprenticeship

Building Engineer experience preferred

EPA CFC Universal Certification (preferred)

City/State licenses a plus

Job description

Kana Hotel Group'smission is to be one of the most admired and service quality driven hotel companies in the industry. We will accomplish our goal by creating an atmosphere of friendly employee behavior and delivering the highest quality service and value to our guests.

From our Team Members to our General Managers and Regional Support team, we seek people who have a passion for the hospitality business and want to grow with us. Most of our existing leadership team members have been promoted from within the company.As a member of our team, you will be expected to contribute your talents and energies to improve the environment and quality of the company, as well as the company’s services. In return you will be given opportunities to grow and advance in your career.

Kana Hotel Group is proud to offer the following benefits:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K
• Immediate Pay- earned wage access!
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Holiday pay
• Bonus opportunities
• Brand-specific employee discounts
• Long term/short term disability
• Life insurance

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise, develop and maintain ongoing maintenance operation for hotel, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventive maintenance, hotel rooms, A/H units, ice machines, pools, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, water softeners, switch rooms, roof exhausts, electrical substations, etc.
• Ensure projects are completed according to specifications and on time by studying work schedules and estimating labor hour requirements for completion. Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Work closely with management team to ensure coordination of activities. May confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Direct and maintain an effective operation and general maintenance program with accurate, up-to-date records including, but not limited to HVAC , MEP, electrical and plumbing
• Training and development for maintenance team, including but not limited to building systems, equipment function and purpose, operation and maintenance procedures and efficient practices
• Inspect mechanical equipment and maintain those records
• Ensure property compliance with all City, State and Federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards and regulations
• Establish and implement prompt and courteous response to guest requests within the guidelines set by hotel and brand standards
• Maintain ethical, professional, and courteous relations with contractors, guests, and team members
• Follow and train team to maintain all safety requirements including emergency preparedness and responses
• Supervise inventory control and ordering
• Provide engineering staff with correct equipment, tools, and training as appropriate to the property
• Collaborate with management team for long-term strategic plans and forecasting for the property maintenance budgeting
• Initiate any necessary insurance claims on HVAC and other central plant equipment
• Evaluate, recommend, and monitor mechanical contractors
• Maintain and update blueprint and equipment operations and maintenance information organization
• Monitor building energy use, produces reports, proposals, and maintains energy management programs
• Oversee construction to ensure building integrity
• Work with General Manager to maintain required OSHA logs and Worker's Compensation safety and accident reports on engineering personnel and facilities
• Recommend personnel actions hiring and firing.
• Perform training and development, performance evaluations, and disciplinary action.
• Ensuring satisfactory scores with brand by preparing for audits, evaluating results, and collaborating with management and team with necessary improvements
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• Vocational Institution Certificate or Apprenticeship in technical/mechanical/facilities preferred
• Experience as a Building Engineer or equivalent facilities technical trade 5+ years required
• Experience supervisory maintenance field 2+ years required or combination of education and experience
• Technical certifications preferred
• Expert knowledge of hand tools, power tools, plumbing, electrical, AC, HVAC systems
• When applicable, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (i.e. Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician’s License, EPA CFC Universal CertificationTechnician certificate, etc.)
  • If, upon hire or promotion to this position, an individual does not have the required permits or licenses, the individual will obtain those permits or licenses within six months

Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.