Chief Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

HHM Hospitality; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Ins

Paid Time Off

401k with Company Match

Life Insurance

Travel Discounts

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance & Wellness

Education/Professional Development

Technology Reimbursements

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead maintenance and engineering operations across the hotel, ensuring guest service and sustainability standards are met. You will manage staff, budgets, and vendor contracts while overseeing small projects and life-safety systems.

The role requires HVAC certification, supervisory experience, and a strong focus on safety and compliance to deliver reliable operations and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach maintenance staff to standards.
• Oversee bids, quotes, and contracts with 3rd party vendors.
• Manage small projects or Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) and report progress.
• Perform and oversee repairs including sheetrock, painting, furniture refinishing, and fixtures replacement.
• Troubleshoot kitchen equipment and repair heating/cooling pumps; install/program televisions.
• Maintain PM records for all rooms and equipment; test life safety systems.
• Coordinate service contracts to meet local codes and standards.
• Maintain exterior and curb appeal following EarthView sustainability guidelines.
• Promote safe work habits per MSDS and OSHA; boost guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Financial & Vendor Oversight

Project Management

Technical Repairs

Equipment & Systems

Preventative Maintenance

Compliance

Operations

Safety & Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

HVAC Certification

Tools

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.

For hourly associates:Eligible full-time associates (working 30 or more hours per week) can participate in a comprehensive rewards package, including various insurance, retirement, and time-off benefits. HHM Hotels offers Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to employees and their qualifying dependents, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care Account, Company-Paid Life Insurance, with options for Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, plus voluntary Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Care coverage. Associates aged 21 and over are eligible for our 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 35% of 5% up to 5%. PTO for nonexempt employees accrual begins on the first day of employment, and the rate varies based on continuous service: starting at 7 days (.0270 per hour or up to 56 hours) annually for associates with less than 6 years of service, increasing to 12 days (.0462 per hour or up to 96 hours) after 6 years, and 15 days (.0577 per hour or up to 120 hours) after 11 years. For paid sick leave, employees receive 5 sick days (40 hours) annually. Full-time employees are eligible for pay for 7 observed holidays. Other perks include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Commuter benefits, and HHM Hotel Travel Discounts.

For salary associates:Eligible full-time associates (working 30 or more hours per week) can participate in a comprehensive rewards package, including various insurance, retirement, and time-off benefits. HHM Hotels offers Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to employees and their qualifying dependents, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care Account, Company-Paid Life Insurance, with options for Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, plus voluntary Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Care coverage. Associates aged 21 and over are eligible for our 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 35% of 5% up to 5%. PTO for exempt employees accrual begins on the first day of employment, and the rate varies based on continuous service: starting at 10 days days (.0385 per hour or up to 80 hours) annually for associates with less than 2 years of service, increasing to 12 days (.0462 per hour or up to 96 hours) after 2 years, 17 days (.0654 per hour or up to 136 hours) after 6 years, and 20 days days (.0770 per hour or up to 160 hours) annually for associates with more than 10 years of service. For paid sick leave, employees receive 5 sick days (40 hours) annually. Full-time employees are eligible for pay for 7 observed holidays. Other perks include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Commuter benefits, and HHM Hotel Travel Discounts.