Chief Engineer

Peachtree Group Hospitality Management; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Associate Emergency Foundation

Job summary

StudioRes Prattville, managed by Peachtree Group Hospitality Management, is hiring a Chief Engineer for its opening team. You will lead the hotel’s engineering operations and safety programs, shaping asset care and guest experiences from day one.

Based at StudioRes Prattville in Alabama, you will oversee budgets, schedules, vendor contracts, and maintenance while driving energy conservation and regulatory compliance to ensure a safe, efficient hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel engineering management or facilities operations.
• Strong leadership and training abilities.
• Commitment to safety, energy conservation, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering operations and safety programs.
• Manage budgets, staff schedules, and vendor contracts.
• Ensure preventive maintenance and life-safety system readiness.
• Respond to alarms and coordinate emergency procedures.
• Lead energy conservation initiatives.

Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Self-Starter

Flexibility

Job description

Join the Opening Team at StudioRes Prattville!

Be part of something new and exciting at StudioRes Prattville, a newly built extended-stay hotel located in the growing Prattville, Alabama market. As a member of our opening team, you'll have the unique opportunity to help shape the guest experience, establish operational excellence, and build a positive team culture from day one. Join us as we open our doors and create exceptional experiences for guests while building a rewarding career in hospitality with Peachtree Group.

The Chief Engineer is responsible for all administrative, financial, and operational aspects of the hotel as they directly relate to the engineering department. The Chief Engineer is responsible for the safe and profitable operation of the hotel engineering department.

• Approach all encounters with guests and team members in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Comply at all times with Peachtree Hospitality Management Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Have knowledge and understanding of all department policies and procedures, and communicate and enforce all policies fairly and consistently with staff.
• Supervise and train all engineering staff in SOP’s and Loss Prevention standards.
• Adhere to the annual budget for the department.
• Post all engineering staff schedules and monitor for overtime and changes.
• Develop and implement plans to maintain the property, equipment, grounds, and other assets in an acceptable state of repair.
• Ensure that all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested, and certified per standards.
• Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Follow-up on all alarms immediately to determine the exact location and cause. Determine emergency status and report findings to the front desk. Take immediate action as necessary.
• Actively participate in energy conservation programs.
• Ensure compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Administer all vendor contracts controlled by the Engineering department.
• Make sure all daily work orders are assigned to proper engineers, either verbally or in writing.
• Check inventory on parts and keep in stock all mechanical, electrical, and kitchen equipment parts.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Attend and/or conduct all training/meetings as requested by management

Peachtree Group provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. We also offer a generous 401(k) retirement match. To support work-life balance, we provide paid holidays and paid time off. Additional benefits include access to our Employee Assistance Program and Associate Emergency Foundation.

Peachtree Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer
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