Chief Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

Chambers Hotel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Company Match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Chambers Hotel in New York seeks a Chief Engineer to lead comprehensive maintenance across the property, ensuring guest comfort and sustainability standards are met. You will supervise engineers and technicians, hire/train staff, and coordinate preventive maintenance and small-scale projects such as PIPs, while ensuring compliance with local and national codes.

Strong HVAC credentials, high school or trade school background, and a track record of delivering reliable operations are essential to

Qualifications

• Must have supervisory engineering/maintenance experience.
• HVAC certification is required.
• High School diploma or related trade school preferred.
• Other certifications may be required based on local needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and operations to support guest comfort and sustainability standards.
• Oversee 3rd party vendors, bids, quotes, and contracts.
• Manage small projects and property improvement plans (PIPs) and report progress.
• Perform and supervise technical repairs including electrical and plumbing fixtures.
• Troubleshoot and maintain equipment and systems; install TVs where needed.
• Maintain PM records for all rooms and equipment; ensure life-safety systems are 100% operational.
• Coordinate compliance with local, state, and federal codes.
• Ensure exterior and curb appeal while following sustainability guidelines.
• Promote safety and guest satisfaction through best practices.

Skills

Supervisory experience

HVAC certification

High school diploma

Trade/maintenance background

Education

High School diploma or trade school

Job description

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
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational/Professional Development
• Technology Reimbursements

What We Believe

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