Hotel Chief Engineer

Hilton Garden Inn Allentown Bethlehem Airport; Upper Leacock Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

401(k)

Flexible Schedule

Health Insurance

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Hilton Garden Inn Allentown Bethlehem Airport is seeking a Hotel Chief Engineer to oversee the upkeep and maintenance of a fast-paced 4‑star Focus Service hotel. The role includes supervising maintenance staff, managing safety and compliance, and coordinating with contractors for capital projects.

Ideal candidate has prior maintenance and management experience, the ability to pass a drug test, a clean driving record, and flexibility to cover shifts, holidays, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Prior maintenance and management experience in hospitality preferred.
• Ability to pass a drug test and maintain a clean driving record.
• Willingness to work holidays and weekends.
• Capable of managing a small department and scheduling staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hotel facilities including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Lead preventive maintenance program and monitor work orders.
• Budget forecasting and cost control for maintenance department.
• Solicit bids and oversee contractors to ensure quality and compliance.
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise maintenance staff and cover shifts as needed.

Skills

Maintenance management

HVAC systems

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing

Preventive maintenance

Budgeting

Supervising staff

Emergency coverage

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Fast paced, 4-star, Focus Service Hotel is looking for someone to fill the position of Hotel Chief Engineer.

The Hotel Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall upkeep and maintenance of the hotel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Smile and greet guests in a friendly and professional manner, while assisting with any questions or concerns.
• Adhere to federal, state, and local regulations concerning safety and other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policy and procedures to ensure quality, safety, and consistency.
• Report all unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment to supervisors. May educate and train any hotel staff in the safe and proper use of equipment.
• Follow procedures that ensure the security of inventory and assets such as tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions, etc.
• Troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions in electrical/mechanical systems (e.g. HVAC, plumbing) and other hotel equipment.
• Conducting ongoing room preventative maintenance program (see maintenance manual for system specifics).
• Reviewing maintenance problems, complaints, and work orders to prioritize and schedule work.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing malfunctioning mechanical systems and equipment.
• Inspecting the property to identify potential and current needs.
• Estimating department expenditures for budget purposes and assisting with the capital budget process.
• Soliciting bids from contractors and evaluating their proposals. Once the contractor is selected and employed, ensure work is completed to specifications.
• Performing preventive maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis.
• Servicing the hotel’s pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters.
• Completing maintenance logs.
• Maintaining the building exterior if not serviced by a contractor (e.g. snow removal, lawn care, painting).
• Supervising and scheduling maintenance staff.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Ideal Candidate Must:

• Have previous maintenance and management experience.
• Be able to pass a drug test.
• Have a clean driving record.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Be able to work holidays and weekends.
• Be able to cover shifts due to calls off/staff shortages.
• Be able to manage a small department (Schedules, terminations, etc.).
• Be able available at all hours in case of emergencies.

Benefits May Include:

• Vacation.
• 401(k).
• Flexible Schedule.
• Health Insurance.
• Growth Opportunities.