Chief Engineer Homewood Suites Rochester $1,000 Sign on Bonus

Terratron; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Sick time off

Volunteer time off

Hotel discounts worldwide

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Terratron in Rochester, MN is seeking a Chief Engineer who will oversee engineering operations, energy management, preventative maintenance, and asset protection across the property. You will lead repairs, safety programs, and emergency responses while ensuring high service standards and compliance with policies.

You will maintain equipment, supervise staff, manage budgets, and coordinate with departments to keep guest areas and operations running smoothly year-round.

Qualifications

• Reliable, self-motivated, and responsible time management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and adapt to business needs.
• Skilled in proper use of tools, products, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to obtain necessary certifications where required
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors year-round
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and 20 pounds overhead where required by the position
• Flexible scheduling may be required based on business needs, including weekends, holidays, days, evenings, and nights
• Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and work safely per Federal, State, Terratron, and Brand policies
• Minnesota Kari Koskinen background check may be required depending on property or position

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment, building components, systems, grounds, guest areas, public areas, and assigned property assets
• Work with mechanical, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, lighting, plumbing, tile, tools, products, equipment, and related systems as applicable
• Perform or support preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, and emergency response
• Respond to guest, resident, tenant, customer, or associate concerns with urgency and professionalism
• Patrol property grounds, parking areas, exterior spaces, or event areas as assigned
• Clean up trash, spills, bodily fluids, snow, ice, or hazards while maintaining sanitary guidelines
• Report safety concerns, property damage, suspicious activity, maintenance needs, and unusual circumstances
• Maintain supplies, parts, logs, work orders, documentation, checklists, and inventory where assigned
• Use proper PPE and follow safe work practices, chemical handling, and emergency procedures
• Work indoors and outdoors year-round based on business needs
• Adhere to company policies, standards, procedures, and property-specific expectations
• Extend professionalism to guests, residents, customers, clients, vendors, and associates
• Be proactive, prompt, dependable, and attentive to detail
• Act with integrity, demonstrate teamwork, and maintain the spirit to serve
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance and be in uniform as assigned
• Understand and follow basic safety, security, and emergency procedures
• Support a culturally diverse workplace and comply with applicable Federal and State laws
• Assist in other departments or property-specific tasks as business needs require
• Report safety, security, maintenance, and asset protection concerns promptly

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independence

Teamwork

Multitasking

Safety procedures

Leadership coaching

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Facility operations

Job description

Job Summary

Use your hands-on skills and attention to safety to keep the property secure, comfortable, clean, and operating smoothly as a Chief Engineer. The Chief Engineer oversees engineering operations, emergency programs, energy management, asset protection, preventative maintenance, repairs, department budgets, quality service, and operational support.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment, building components, systems, grounds, guest areas, public areas, and assigned property assets
• Work with mechanical, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, lighting, plumbing, tile, tools, products, equipment, and related systems as applicable
• Perform or support preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, and emergency response
• Respond to guest, resident, tenant, customer, or associate concerns with urgency and professionalism
• Patrol property grounds, parking areas, exterior spaces, or event areas as assigned
• Clean up trash, spills, bodily fluids, snow, ice, or hazards while maintaining sanitary guidelines
• Report safety concerns, property damage, suspicious activity, maintenance needs, and unusual circumstances
• Maintain supplies, parts, logs, work orders, documentation, checklists, and inventory where assigned
• Use proper PPE and follow safe work practices, chemical handling, and emergency procedures
• Work indoors and outdoors year-round based on business needs
• Adhere to company policies, standards, procedures, and property-specific expectations
• Extend professionalism to guests, residents, customers, clients, vendors, and associates
• Be proactive, prompt, dependable, and attentive to detail
• Act with integrity, demonstrate teamwork, and maintain the spirit to serve
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance and be in uniform as assigned
• Understand and follow basic safety, security, and emergency procedures
• Support a culturally diverse workplace and comply with applicable Federal and State laws
• Assist in other departments or property-specific tasks as business needs require
• Report safety, security, maintenance, and asset protection concerns promptly

Who Are You?

• You are professional, courteous, and service-focused
• You are reliable, self-motivated, and responsible with time management
• You are highly dependable and organized with the ability to multi-task
• You can communicate verbally and in writing
• You act with integrity and have the spirit to serve
• You are motivated and able to work independently
• You have high standards for maintaining property assets and responding to urgent needs
• You are able to lead, train, coach, and support associates while maintaining standards

Essential Skills and Experience

• Reliable, self-motivated, and responsible time management
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and adapt to business needs
• Skilled in proper use of tools, products, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to obtain necessary certifications where required
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors year-round
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and 20 pounds overhead where required by the position
• Flexible scheduling may be required based on business needs, including weekends, holidays, days, evenings, and nights
• Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and work safely per Federal, State, Terratron, and Brand policies
• Minnesota Kari Koskinen background check may be required depending on property or position

Benefits Overview

Competitive benefits package with a variety of benefits and perks available based on eligibility

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options for eligible full-time associates
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off, sick time off, and volunteer time off
• Hotel discounts worldwide for eligible associates
• Additional voluntary supplemental benefits
• 50% discount at all Terratron food and beverage outlets
• Now offering On-Demand Pay!

This job description provides a general overview of the role and is not intended to include all duties or responsibilities. Job duties, responsibilities, and requirements may be modified, expanded, or reassigned at any time, with or without notice, to meet business needs. Terratron, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.