Chief Engineer - Hampton Inn Sarasota

Lexima; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance

401k

Employer Paid Disability & Life

Paid Time Off

Brand Discounts

Job summary

Hampton Inn is seeking a Chief Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance operations, ensure preventative maintenance across the property, and uphold brand standards in rooms and public spaces.

You will develop schedules, manage inventory, and coordinate with senior leadership. The role requires hands-on technical skills across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and equipment, plus strong communication and safety discipline.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related hotel engineering/maintenance experience and ability to perform mid-level troubleshooting of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, pool equipment, and HVAC.
• Prior experience in exterior and interior surface preparation and painting.
• CPO and HVAC Certification helpful.
• Possess basic computer skills and be comfortable learning and using technology.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to handle stressful situations, work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize well.
• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• An independent thinker, able to make decisions based upon information gathered from appropriate resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other Team Members.
• Capable of performing the physical aspects of the job including sitting, bending, climbing, standing, reaching, and walking for up to 90% of the workday and lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, proper insurance coverage, and a clean driving record for business-related travel.
• Maintenance associates have access to guestrooms and property, character traits of honesty and trustworthiness are essential to this position.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and modify programs for preventative maintenance of the property, grounds and equipment.
• Establish maintenance schedules and prioritize repairs to minimize disruption.
• Ensure prompt, professional treatment for guests and staff.
• Maintain equipment inventories and work with GM on orders.
• Monitor and test hotel emergency and security systems.
• Perform daily property inspections.
• Keep detailed repair and service records.
• Prepare reports for Housekeeping Manager and GM.
• Discuss maintenance status with GM/Owner/Dept heads.
• Ensure safety and security measures and respond to hazards.
• Provide training checklists for maintenance areas.
• Establish emergency procedures and designate Person in Charge.

Skills

Hotel maintenance experience

Surface preparation and painting

Basic computer skills

Strong communication skills

Stress management

Analytical and problem solving

Independent thinking

Public and team communication

Physical stamina

Valid driver’s license

Education

CPO certification

Tools

HVAC Certification

Job description

Hampton Inn is looking for a Chief Maintenance Engineer to be responsible for ensuring proper operations maintenance service and repair of all equipment while supporting the goals of guest satisfaction, cost control and profitability. This individual is also responsible for overseeing and participating in the Preventative Maintenance program ensuring that all rooms and public space meet brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop,implementandmodifyprograms for preventative maintenance of the property,groundsand equipment.
• Establish maintenance schedules and prioritize repairs and maintenance to minimize service and operational disruption.
• Ensure that guests and staff receive prompt, professionaltreatmentand courteous service in response to their maintenance needs.
• Establish department equipment and inventory levels to be maintained and work with General Manager on ordering procedures.
• Maintain, monitor and test the hotel’s emergency and security systems, features and procedures.
• Perform daily inspections to ensure property, rooms, grounds and work areas are maintained according to standards.
• Ensure proper records are kept relating to all plant and equipment for the hotel including repair and service records.
• Prepare reports as required by the Housekeeping Manager and General Manager.
• Discuss with GM / Owner / Department heads on maintenance status and inspection reports.
• Responsible for quality service, meeting/exceeding financial goals, short and long term planning and day-to-day operations.
• Safety and security measures. Report or correct any hazardous conditions observed immediately.
• Guidelines for training checklist of areas to be maintained.
• Procedures for emergencies (Person in Charge).

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related work or hotel engineering/maintenance experience and able to perform mid-level troubleshooting of all hotel mechanical,plumbing,electrical, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, pool equipment,and HVAC.
• Prior experience in exterior and interior surface preparation and painting.
• CPO and HVAC Certification helpful.
• Possess basic computer skills and be comfortable learning and using technology.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to handle stressful situations, work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize well.
• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• An independent thinker, able to make decisions based upon information gathered from appropriate resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other Team Members.
• Capable of performing the physical aspects of the job including sitting, bending, climbing, standing, reaching, and walking for up to 90% of the workday and lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, proper insurance coverage, and a clean driving record for business-related travel.
• Maintenance associates have access to guestrooms and property, character traits of honesty and trustworthiness are essential to this position. Therefore, maintenance associates must pass theappropriate pre-employmentscreenings, per company policy.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, or hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the requirements of this position if such accommodations do not create an undue hardship for the company.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Employer Paid Disability & Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Brand Discounts