Chief Engineer

Stonebridge Companies; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k) matching

Tuition aid

Travel and lodging perks

Job summary

Stonebridge Companies in Seattle is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee maintenance operations of the hotel, ensuring all systems function efficiently. This role includes managing maintenance staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and overseeing contracted services.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of experience, strong knowledge of heating, plumbing, and energy systems, along with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, PTO, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in hotel engineering or maintenance management.
• Proven ability to manage maintenance staff and contractors.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, and energy controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations for refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and safety systems.
• Supervise maintenance staff and manage contracted services.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and complete projects on time.

Skills

Hotel engineering or maintenance management

Refrigeration systems

Plumbing

Heating systems

Energy controls

Budgeting and inventory management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

City, State: Seattle, Washington
Title: Chief Engineer
Location: Seattle, WA
FLSA: Exempt
Status: Full-time
Reports to: General Manager
Supervises: Maintenance Department
Pay Range: $115,000 - $140,000

Job Summary

The Chief Engineer oversees the maintenance operations of the hotel, ensuring all systems—including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, and energy controls—are functioning efficiently. This role manages maintenance staff and contractors, ensures compliance with safety standards, and delivers projects on time to maintain guest satisfaction and hotel operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional and courteous guest service at all times.
• Supervise maintenance operations covering refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, A/C units, lighting, and fire/life safety systems.
• Monitor and manage energy consumption (electric, gas, oil, water) for efficiency.
• Oversee contracted services (electrical, plumbing, cleaning) to meet hotel standards and guest expectations.
• Supervise maintenance staff, including hiring, training, evaluations, and scheduling.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all maintenance projects according to specifications.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping and Security on operations, key control, and safety procedures.
• Assist with project planning and work closely with architects and contractors on bids and blueprints.
• Manage maintenance agreements and contracts, including landscaping and snow removal.
• Develop and maintain maintenance programs for guest rooms, public spaces, and hotel equipment.
• Perform inventory management, purchasing duties, and budget development for the department.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of workspaces and attend meetings as required by the General Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in hotel engineering or maintenance management.
• Strong knowledge of systems including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, and energy controls.
• Proven ability to manage maintenance staff and contractors, including hiring, training, and evaluation.
• Experience with budgeting, inventory management, and purchasing for maintenance operations.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to handle emergency situations effectively.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail in project planning and execution.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other departments, vendors, and management.
• Familiarity with safety and compliance protocols, including training staff on emergency procedures.

Work Environment

Work involves both indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to varying temperatures. Frequent walking, standing, and lifting of objects up to 50 lbs. Exposure to noise, vibration, and mechanical equipment during maintenance tasks. Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with potential on‑call responsibilities for emergencies.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members. Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position's requirements. All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date. This position will no longer be available 30 days from: 2026-06-10.

Benefits

Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.

Legal Notice

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.