Chief Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

HHM Hospitality; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead maintenance operations within a dynamic hotel environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all systems run smoothly, from electrical and plumbing repairs to preventative maintenance and guest satisfaction. You will manage a dedicated team, oversee projects, and maintain compliance with safety standards, all while contributing to a sustainable workplace. If you are passionate about hospitality and have a knack for problem-solving, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing maintenance teams and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Ability to perform electrical, plumbing, and general repairs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance functions to ensure guest service standards are met.
• Conduct inspections and manage repair needs throughout the hotel.
• Maintain records of preventive maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Team Management

Electrical Repairs

Plumbing Repairs

Project Management

Guest Satisfaction

Education

High School Diploma

Trade School Coursework

Tools

Basic Electrical Fixtures

Painting Tools

Plumbing Tools

HVAC Equipment

Safety Equipment

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.

Potential Career Path

Area Chief Engineer – Regional Director of Engineering

Essential Job Functions

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Maintain the hotel R&M budget.
• Conduct room inspections, and identify repair needs.
• Manage and coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for 3rdparty vendors.
• Oversee small projects, or PIPS, and manage and report on the work progress.
• Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings.
• Paint designated areas and items.
• Install and replace basic electrical fixtures. Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs, and fixtures.
• Install, replace, and program televisions.
• Perform minor plumbing functions.
• Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis and complete work orders as necessary; keep accurate records of PMs on all rooms and equipment.
• Maintain the building exterior and “curb appeal” of entire hotel grounds
• Refurbish, paint and finish furniture and fixtures as needed.
• Test, examine, and maintain hotel’s life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and coordinate compliance of service contracts.
• Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Provide weekly updates to the Corporate or Regional Director of Engineering.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma and/or trade school course work in related field preferred.
• Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience required or equivalent training.
• Certifications may be required.

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.

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.

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