Chief Engineer

Hilton Garden Inn; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hilton Garden Inn seeks a Chief Engineer for its Baltimore/Owings Mills area. This full-time, on-site role leads engineering, maintenance and building systems operations to ensure safety, reliability, and brand standards.

You will supervise the engineering team, coordinate with vendors, and monitor energy use while complying with local regulations. Strong leadership, PM planning, and budget oversight are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with building systems maintenance, including HVAC and electrical.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and life safety systems.
• Ability to lead engineering staff and coordinate schedules.
• Experience working with vendors and managing projects.

Responsabilités

• Oversee hotel engineering, maintenance and building systems operations.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for guest areas and back-of-house.
• Supervise and schedule the engineering team; coordinate with vendors and contractors.
• Monitor energy usage, compliance with local regulations and capital projects.

Connaissances

Preventive maintenance

HVAC systems

Leadership

Vendor management

Budget & inventory

Safety compliance

Communication

CMMS

Electrical basics

Building maintenance

Formation

Technical certification

HVAC certification

Electrical certification

Outils

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Company Description: Hilton Garden Inn® is an award-winning, upscale, yet affordable hotel brand designed for both business and leisure travelers seeking modern amenities and a comfortable stay. With more than 1,000 properties in 60 countries and territories, the brand focuses on delivering a bright, satisfying guest experience from arrival through departure. The Hilton Garden Inn Promise reflects a commitment to making every guest’s stay better and brighter, backed by attentive service and thoughtful facilities. Guests can enjoy additional benefits by booking through hgi.com or the Hilton Honors app, where members gain access to instant rewards and exclusive advantages. The brand also engages guests and communities through its online presence and social media channels.

Role Description: The Chief Engineer at Hilton Garden Inn is a full-time, on-site role located in the Baltimore/Owings Mills Area, responsible for overseeing all hotel engineering, maintenance, and building systems operations. This role manages preventive and corrective maintenance programs for guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house spaces, and mechanical equipment to ensure safety, reliability, and brand standards. The Chief Engineer supervises and schedules the engineering team, coordinates with vendors and contractors, and monitors energy usage and compliance with local regulations. Day-to-day responsibilities include responding to maintenance requests, conducting regular inspections, maintaining records and logs, and supporting capital improvement projects. The role also collaborates with hotel leadership to enhance the guest experience by ensuring a well-maintained, secure, and comfortable environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical maintenance.
• Experience with preventive maintenance planning, troubleshooting, and repair of hotel or commercial facilities.
• Strong leadership skills for supervising engineering staff, managing schedules, and training team members.
• Ability to work with vendors and contractors, manage projects, and monitor budgets and inventory.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, fire and life safety systems, and compliance with local building codes.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with hotel management and other departments.
• Proficiency in using maintenance management software and basic computer applications.
• Previous engineering or maintenance leadership experience in hospitality or a similar environment preferred.
• Relevant technical certification or trade qualification (e.g., HVAC, electrical, building maintenance) is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, based on hotel operational needs.