Chief of Maintenance

InnVentures IVI LP; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company‑matched 401(k) plan

Paid time off

Short term disability

Long term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

InnVentures IVI LP is seeking a Chief of Maintenance at Homewood Suites Windsor Locks, CT. The role leads the maintenance staff to ensure safe, comfortable stays and supervises daily operations, budgeting, and preventive maintenance across a hotel portfolio.

The position requires 3+ years in facilities management in hospitality, strong multi-tasking, and hands-on skills in HVAC, electrical, plumbing and boiler systems. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive facilities management experience in a hotel or related field.
• 2-year college degree with 1 year of related management experience acceptable.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, supervise, motivate, counsel and recognize the maintenance staff.
• Oversee daily operations, sustainability programs, inventory, ordering and scheduling within budget.
• Perform basic repairs and preventative maintenance across hotel areas and inspect work for quality.
• Troubleshoot key card systems, internet equipment and television equipment.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma

2-year college degree

Tools

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Boiler operations

Job description

Driven by an innovative, entrepreneurial spirit, InnVentures has a culture of building teams that produce winning results. We operate over 75 hotels in 20+ states for some of the Nation’s largest REIT’s and private real estate owners, in addition to a large portfolio of individual and family-owned hotels. Throughout our 40-year history we have established proven methods of management, development, and revenue maximization resulting in a trusted acumen for operating major hotel brands.

Location

Homewood Suites Windsor Locks, CT

Overview

When our guests arrive, we want everything to be in excellent condition. The goal of our Maintenance team is to help our guests feel safe and cared for! As a Chief of Maintenance, your attention to detail and ability to lead by example ensures that our guests at each location have a comfortable and problem-free stay.

We offer eligible employees a number of benefits to enhance their health and well-being:

• Group insurance, including medical, dental, vision and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off
• Company-matched 401(k) plan
• Voluntary benefits including short term disability, long term disability, accident, life, critical illness and Flexible Spending Account
• Life enrichment benefits including hotel benefits, employee assistance program, leadership development program and more!
• Get paid daily

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, supervise, motivate, counsel and recognize the maintenance staff at each hotel.
• Oversee daily operations, sustainability programs, inventory, ordering, and scheduling all within a set department budget at each hotel.
• Perform basic repairs and preventative maintenance in all areas of the hotels and inspect work completed by others to ensure quality and standards are met.
• Troubleshoot various technical devices such as key card systems, internet equipment, television equipment, etc.
• Oversee safety programs and key control at each hotel.
• Greet and assist guests with all requests. Proactively garner relationships with long term and repeat guests to develop loyalty and maintain a high level of satisfaction.
• Support the goals of each hotel through teamwork and collaboration with all departments.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of progressive facilities management experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 2-year college degree and 1 year of related management experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and /or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags.
• Comply with InnVentures Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Experience maintaining swimming pool (CPO certification a definite plus)

Benefits

We are pleased to offer to our full‑time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well‑being, and financial future.

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based In Washington

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

For Employees Based In Colorado

• 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

For Employees Based In California

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
• Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement("CBA"). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.

• The above-referenced benefits do not apply to part-time positions

Posting Date

This job opening was posted on 10/9/26 and will remain open for at least 75 days.