Chief Maintenance Engineer

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance

401k

Employer Paid Disability & Life

Paid Time Off

Brand Discounts

Job summary

A Chief Maintenance Engineer at Aloft will oversee maintenance operations, ensuring proper repair and service of all equipment while supporting guest satisfaction, cost control and profitability. The role includes leading the Preventative Maintenance program to keep rooms and public spaces aligned with brand standards.

Responsibilities include developing schedules, ensuring safety and security systems, and coordinating with the GM and department heads.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in hotel engineering/maintenance or related work.
• Mid-level troubleshooting of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and HVAC.
• CPO and HVAC certification helpful.
• Basic computer skills; comfortable learning technology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.
• Honesty and trustworthiness; pass pre-employment screenings.
• Physical ability to sit/stand, lift up to 60 lbs, and move about.
• Customer-focused with guest satisfaction in mind.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs for the property, grounds and equipment.
• Establish maintenance schedules and prioritize repairs to minimize disruption.
• Maintain, monitor, and test the hotel’s emergency and security systems and procedures.
• Perform daily inspections to ensure standards for property, rooms, grounds and work areas.
• Prepare reports for the Housekeeping Manager and General Manager.
• Discuss maintenance status with GM/Owner/Department heads.

Skills

Maintenance experience

HVAC certification

Painting

Good communication

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Job description

The Aloft “Location” is looking for a Chief Maintenance Engineer to be responsible for ensuring proper operations maintenance service and repair of all equipment while supporting the goals of guest satisfaction, cost control and profitability. This individual is also responsible for overseeing and participating in the Preventative Maintenance program ensuring that all rooms and public space meet brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and modify programs for preventative maintenance of the property, grounds and equipment.
• Establish maintenance schedules and prioritize repairs and maintenance to minimize service and operational disruption.
• Ensure that guests and staff receive prompt, professional treatment and courteous service in response to their maintenance needs.
• Establish department equipment and inventory levels to be maintained and work with General Manager on ordering procedures.
• Maintain, monitor and test the hotel’s emergency and security systems, features and procedures.
• Perform daily inspections to ensure property, rooms, grounds and work areas are maintained according to standards.
• Ensure proper records are kept relating to all plant and equipment for the hotel including repair and service records.
• Prepare reports as required by the Housekeeping Manager and General Manager.
• Discuss with GM / Owner / Department heads on maintenance status and inspection reports.
• Responsible for quality service, meeting/exceeding financial goals, short and long term planning and day-to-day operations.
• Safety and security measures. Report or correct any hazardous conditions observed immediately.
• Guidelines for training checklist of areas to be maintained.
• Procedures for emergencies (Person in Charge).

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related work or hotel engineering/maintenance experience and able to perform mid-level troubleshooting of all hotel mechanical, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, pool equipment, and HVAC.
• Prior experience in exterior and interior surface preparation and painting.
• CPO and HVAC Certification helpful.
• Possess basic computer skills and be comfortable learning and using technology.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to handle stressful situations, work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize well.
• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• An independent thinker, able to make decisions based upon information gathered from appropriate resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other Team Members.
• Capable of performing the physical aspects of the job including sitting, bending, climbing, standing, reaching, and walking for up to 90% of the workday and lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, proper insurance coverage, and a clean driving record for business‑related travel.
• Maintenance associates have access to guestrooms and property; character traits of honesty and trustworthiness are essential. Must pass pre‑employment screenings per company policy.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk or hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the requirements of this position if such accommodations do not create an undue hardship for the company.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Employer Paid Disability & Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Brand Discounts