Chief Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

HHM Hotels; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Match

Life Insurance

Travel Discounts

Wellness Program

Education & Development

Tech Reimbursements

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead maintenance operations across the hotel, ensuring guest comfort and sustainability standards are met. The role supervises staff, manages vendor contracts, and drives small projects and PIPs to completion.

Key responsibilities include HVAC and systems repairs, life-safety testing, regulatory compliance, and maintaining exterior upkeep. The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and guest satisfaction, with opportunities for growth into regional

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach maintenance staff to meet brand standards and values.
• Manage bids, quotes, and contracts for third-party vendors.
• Oversee small projects and Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) and report progress.
• Perform and oversee repairs including sheetrock, painting, furniture refinishing, and fixture replacements.
• Troubleshoot kitchen equipment and repair pumps; install and program televisions.
• Maintain PM records across rooms and equipment; test life safety systems.
• Coordinate service contracts to meet local, state, and federal codes.
• Maintain building exterior and curb appeal following sustainability guidelines.
• Follow MSDS/OSHA standards to improve guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Oversight

Project Management

Technical Repairs

Equipment & Systems

Preventative Maintenance

Compliance

Operations

Safety & Service

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

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

Source: HHM Hotels