Chief Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

Plazahotelelpaso; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Company Match

Life Insurance

Travel Discounts

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Educational/Professional Development

Technology Reimbursements

Job summary

Plazahotelelpaso is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead maintenance and ensure guest comfort and sustainability standards across the hotel. The role focuses on supervising staff, managing vendor bids and contracts, and directing projects to maintain facilities and life safety systems.

You will oversee preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes while supporting guest satisfaction and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or trade school background preferred.
• Prior supervisory engineer/maintenance experience required.
• HVAC certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead interview, selection, training, scheduling, and coaching of maintenance staff.
• Oversee bids, quotes, and contracts for third-party vendors.
• Manage small projects and Property Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Perform diverse repairs including sheetrock, painting, furniture refinishing.
• Troubleshoot kitchen equipment and repair HVAC/pumps; install TVs.
• Maintain PM records and ensure life safety systems are 100% operational.
• Coordinate service contracts to meet codes and regulations.
• Maintain exterior and curb appeal per EarthView sustainability guidelines.
• Promote safe work practices to improve guest satisfaction scores.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor Oversight

Project Management

Technical Repairs

Equipment Systems

Preventive Maintenance

Compliance

Operations

Safety & Service

Education

High School diploma

Tools

HVAC certification

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
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational/Professional Development
• Technology Reimbursements

What We Believe

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