Chief Maintenance Engineer

Atrium Hospitality LP; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Chief Engineer to lead the engineering operations at a vibrant hotel. This role involves managing a diverse team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining the hotel's mechanical and electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a company that values teamwork, innovation, and personal growth, and take your career to new heights while delivering exceptional guest experiences in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career Growth & Learning

Daily Pay Option

401k Plans with Company Match

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Paid Time Off/Vacation Holiday

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
• Prior supervisory experience and budget management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train engineering associates while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Manage maintenance operations and oversee preventative maintenance assignments.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Plumbing

Leadership

Budget Management

Utilities Management

NFPA Fire Code Compliance

Industrial Equipment Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Lock Out/Tag Out Procedures

Job description

Hotel:

Kansas City Residence Inn

10300 N Ambassador Dr

Kansas City, MO 64153

Chief Maintenance Engineer

Full time

Atrium SPIRIT - where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence

The Kansas City Residence Inn is on the hunt for a dynamic and experienced Chief Engineer to take the lead at our vibrant 152-room property. As Chief Engineer, you’ll be the driving force behind our engineering operations - keeping everything running smoothly, safely, and efficiently while creating a top-tier experience for guests and associates alike.

Salary Range: 55k-68k

The Kansas City Residence Inn with Atrium Hospitality is seeking a dynamic Chief Engineer to ensure guests have an excellent experience through managing the engineering department and supervising maintenance operations while exhibiting leadership, integrity, initiative, composure, decision-making skills, flexibility, and adaptability in relation to business needs and crisis.

The Chief Engineer will be tasked with the following duties, responsibilities, and assignments:

• Lead, develop, and train a diverse and effective team in accordance with Atrium Core Values;
• Manage engineering associates by ensuring they understand employment practices, recommending employment decisions and corrective action, supporting performance management, and implementing discipline;
• Maintain an adequate inventory of parts and supplies;
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in mechanical and electrical systems and other equipment throughout the hotel;
• Participate in the development of the engineering and Capital budget, which at times involves strategic agility and sound planning capability;
• Create work schedules while managing and measuring departmental needs and productivity;
• Oversee preventative maintenance assignments and the execution of Capital projects in partnership with the Atrium capital team;
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and all relevant Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards;
• Track guest room requests for servicing and ensuring completion;
• Serve as the head of the property’s loss prevention and risk management programs, managing the hotel loss prevention committees and ensuring all life safety systems are code compliant with the brand and the authority having jurisdiction (i.e. Fire Marshall, Building Inspector, etc.);
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures, including reporting accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to management;
• Any and all other work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of engineering experience to include mechanical, electrical and plumbing
• Prior supervisory/leadership experience
• Prior responsibility for a department budget with a fundamental understanding of a P&L statement, labor costs and other R&M expenses
• Experience in managing utilities and energy systems
• Understanding of capital planning and replacement cycles
• Experience with NFPA fire code and life safety systems, controls
• Experience working with industrial laundry and kitchen equipment.
• Prior hotel experience

What’s In It For You?

At Atrium Hospitality, we believe in the power of Service, Perseverance, Inclusion, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork to create an environment where everyone thrives. We go above and beyond to deliver exceptional guest experiences, overcome challenges together, and embrace new ideas to improve.

• Career Growth & Learning - 40% of our management hires are internal promotions!
• Get Paid When You Need It - Daily Pay option available.
• Invest in Your Future - 401k plans with company match.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid Time Off/Vacation Holiday - Enjoy exclusive Atrium Traveler discounts to explore new destinations.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Atrium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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