Chief Engineer: Lead Hotel Maintenance & Life Safety

Kimpton Sylvan Hotel; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HEI Hotels and Resorts at Kimpton Sylvan Hotel in Atlanta seeks a Chief Engineer to supervise preventive maintenance, monitor life safety systems, and manage the hotel’s mechanical and electrical equipment to protect assets and guests. You will lead engineering staff, control maintenance budgets, oversee capital projects, and ensure operations conform to brand standards and local codes.

Candidates should have 3+ years hands-on experience in a hotel setting, vocational trades training, and strong

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience at a comparable location.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Knowledge of brand standards, safety procedures and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise preventive maintenance and repairs of hotel systems and equipment.
• Monitor life safety systems, utilities and code compliance.
• Administer department within budgeted guidelines and control inventory.
• Lead, train and evaluate engineering staff; coordinate with other departments.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Leadership

Communication

Budget forecasting

Education

Vocational training in trades

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HEI Hotels and Resorts at Kimpton Sylvan Hotel in Atlanta seeks a Chief Engineer to supervise preventive maintenance, monitor life safety systems, and manage the hotel’s mechanical and electrical equipment to protect assets and guests. You will lead engineering staff, control maintenance budgets, oversee capital projects, and ensure operations conform to brand standards and local codes.

Candidates should have 3+ years hands-on experience in a hotel setting, vocational trades training, and strong