Chief Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

Plazahotelelpaso; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Connecticut seeks a Chief Engineer responsible for managing general maintenance functions to meet guest service and sustainability standards. You'll oversee small projects, coordinate vendor contracts, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Applicants should have supervisory experience and preferably a diploma or trade school education. Physical work conditions apply, including lifting and standing for prolonged periods. Join a dedicated team to enhance hotel operations and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and/or trade school coursework preferred.
• Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience required.
• Certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance functions to ensure sustainability standards.
• Interview, select, train, and coach associates.
• Conduct inspections and identify repair needs.
• Manage bids, quotes, and contracts for vendors.
• Oversee projects and maintain records of repairs.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Maintenance management

Safety compliance

Customer service orientation

Education

High School diploma or trade school coursework

Tools

Basic hand tools

Electrical testing devices

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.

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.