Chief Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

HHM Hospitality; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Company Match

Life Insurance

Travel Discounts

Transit Benefits

EAP & Wellness Program

Education/Professional Development

Technology Reimbursements

Job summary

HHM Hotels in Chicago is hiring a Chief Engineer to lead maintenance across the hotel, ensuring guest service, safety, and sustainability standards are met.

You will supervise engineering staff, manage vendor contracts, oversee small capital projects, and troubleshoot HVAC and building systems while maintaining preventive maintenance records.

The role requires HVAC certification and prior supervisory maintenance experience; strong safety, compliance, and guest-satisfaction focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Supervisory maintenance experience required.
• HVAC certification required.
• High School diploma or trade school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations to meet guest service and sustainability standards.
• Manage bids, quotes, and contracts for third-party vendors.
• Oversee small projects or property improvement plans (PIPs).
• Troubleshoot and repair building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.
• Maintain PM records for all rooms and equipment and ensure compliance with codes.

Skills

Supervisory maintenance experience

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or trade school

HVAC certification

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Chief Engineer

Manage general and preventative maintenance functions to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel structure.

Your Growth Path

Area Chief Engineer – Regional Director of Engineering

Your Focus

• Leadership: Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates to ensure they perform in accordance with brand standards and HHM core values.
• Financial and Vendor Oversight: Manage and coordinate bids, quotes, and contracts for 3rd party vendors.
• Project Management: Oversee small projects or Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) and report on work progress.
• Technical Repairs: Perform and oversee diverse tasks including sheetrock repair, painting, furniture refinishing, and the replacement of electrical and plumbing fixtures.
• Equipment and Systems: Troubleshoot kitchen equipment and repair heating/cooling pumps. You will also install and program televisions.
• Preventative Maintenance: Maintain accurate records of PMs on all rooms and equipment; test and maintain life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational.
• Compliance: Coordinate compliance of service contracts and ensure all work meets local, state, and Federal codes.
• Operations: Maintain the building exterior and curb appeal while following EarthView sustainability guidelines.
• Safety and Service: Practice safe work habits following MSDS and OSHA standards while working to increase guest satisfaction scores.

Your Background and Skills

• High School diploma and/or trade school coursework in a related field is preferred.
• Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience (or equivalent training) is required.
• HVAC certification is required.
• Other certifications may be required based on local needs.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching.

HHM Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Travel Discounts
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational/Professional Development
• Technology Reimbursements

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

About Us

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.