Complex Chief Engineer

HHM Hotels; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Health

Paid Time Off

401k Company Match

Travel Discounts

Educational/Professional Development

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking a Complex Chief Engineer to lead maintenance across multiple hotels. You will supervise engineering staff, manage bids, coordinate contracts with vendors, and ensure compliance with safety and sustainability standards.

You will perform inspections, oversee preventive maintenance, and strive to improve guest satisfaction through reliable facility operations and adherence to HHM EarthView guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and/or trade school coursework in related field preferred.
• Previous engineer/maintenance experience in a hotel setting strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform to brand standards and HHM values.
• Manage and coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for 3rd party vendors.
• Manage in-house maintenance projects and preventive programs.
• Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
• Install/repair basic electrical fixtures and replace lighting.
• Install/repair televisions and basic plumbing functions.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis and maintain PM records.
• Maintain building exterior and curb appeal of hotel grounds.
• Test and maintain life safety systems to ensure 100% operability.

Skills

Staff management

Training and coaching

Vendor management

Maintenance planning

Facilities maintenance

Education

High School diploma or trade school training

Job description

Opportunity: Complex Chief Engineer

Manage maintenance functions and engineering staff for multiple hotels to ensure hotel structures are maintained in accordance with established HHM, guest service and sustainability standards.

Potential Career Path

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.
• Manage and coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for 3rd party vendors.
• Manage in-house maintenance projects, or PIPS.
• Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
• 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 PM’s 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.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma and/or trade school course work in related field preferred.
• Previous engineer/maintenance experience in a hotel setting strongly desired.

HHM Hotels Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Daily Pay
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• 24/7 access to TELUS Health, a confidential work-life resource.
• Travel Discounts
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational/Professional Development
• Referral Bonus Program

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.

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Source: HHM Hotels