Hospitality Chief Engineer — Lead Maintenance & Systems

TownePlace Suites West Lafayette; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401k with employer MATCH

Paid PTO

Uniforms Provided

Job summary

Ascent Hospitality is seeking a uniquely qualified hospitality leader to join our team as Chief Engineer at our West Lafayette property. This role oversees the operation, maintenance, and repair of the hotel, supervising the maintenance staff and coordinating preventive maintenance, renovations and system upgrades to ensure a seamless guest experience.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with electrical, HVAC, plumbing and life-safety systems, strong budget management, and proven

Qualifications

• College degree or related engineering coursework.
• HVAC, plumbing and carpentry knowledge.
• 3+ years hands-on hotel maintenance experience.
• Hotel operations knowledge and strong communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation and guest experience.
• Oversee maintenance staff and preventative maintenance projects.
• Manage budgets and labor expenses.
• Coordinate renovations and vendor contracts.
• Train staff on emergency systems and drills.
• Maintain life-safety and building systems.

Skills

Building management

Electrical troubleshooting

Boilers operation

HVAC

Education

College degree / engineering courses

Job description

Ascent Hospitality is seeking a uniquely qualified hospitality leader to join our team as Chief Engineer at our West Lafayette property. This role oversees the operation, maintenance, and repair of the hotel, supervising the maintenance staff and coordinating preventive maintenance, renovations and system upgrades to ensure a seamless guest experience.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with electrical, HVAC, plumbing and life-safety systems, strong budget management, and proven