Hotel Chief Engineer

Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid vacation, sick days and holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K Retirement plan with company match

Travel discounts on our branded properties

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer for the Residence Inn by Marriott in Wayne, NJ. This role requires at least three years of supervisory experience in hotel maintenance. Responsibilities include routine maintenance of property systems, vendor management, and supervising maintenance staff. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical skills and a valid driver's license. The position offers weekly pay and various benefits including medical insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of supervisory or lead mechanic experience in a hotel or related field.
• Basic repair, painting, wall covering skills needed.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine preventative maintenance on key systems and equipment.
• Maintain work order assignment boards and follow up on work orders.
• Evaluate and select quality vendors for maintenance tasks.
• Supervise Maintenance Assistant activities including hiring and training.

Skills

General mechanical skills

Basic repair skills

HVAC maintenance skills

Plumbing skills

Electrical work skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Vocational training (preferred)

Job description

Residence Inn by Marriott-Wayne

30 Nevins Road, Wayne, NJ 07470

We are currently looking for an experienced Chief Engineer to join our Team! Our Residence Inn® by Marriott in Wayne, with 118 full suites, is nestled in a peaceful corner of northern New Jersey. When our guests visit William Paterson University or attend a wedding at The Brownstone or The Tides Estate, there’s no closer hotel. Ice . We are an extended stay hotel, and our suites have full kitchens including a fridge, microwave, and utensils. A great place to stay, a great place to work. The Residence Inn is one of the 50 hotel properties owned and managed by the award‑winning hotel management company, Buffalo Lodging Associates.

Buffalo Lodging Associates, a hotel management company based out of Canton, MA has put an emphasis on true hospitality since being founded in 1996. While building an extensive portfolio of 50 hotels, we’ve partnered with the most respected hotel brands in the business including Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, InterContinental Hotels Group, Choice Hotel International and Radisson Hotels. The core and heart of our company lies within our dedicated associates, for we wouldn’t be an award‑winning company without each and every one of them.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401K Retirement plan with company match
• Travel discounts on our branded properties
• Career growth opportunities

Role

The Chief Engineer takes ownership and pride in the maintenance of the property, while fostering the Buffalo Lodging Associates (BLA) culture and values- Excellence, Passion, Integrity, Inclusive.

Responsibilities Include

• Creating a safe and appealing property by completing routine preventative maintenance on laundry equipment, heating and air conditioning units, ice machines, fire extinguisher, fire and smoke alarms, lawn sprinkler, lawn equipment, exercise equipment and plumbing.
• Maintaining work order assignment boards and tracking completed/pending work orders I and following up on all incomplete work orders to inform the requesting guest or department of the status.
• Evaluating and selecting quality vendors that are reliable and provide good value for their price.
• Supervisory duties of the Maintenance Assistant on site including interviewing, hiring, training, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining; planning, assigning, directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

What You Bring

• At least three years of supervisory or lead mechanic experience in a hotel or related field.
• Demonstrated general mechanical skills are necessary.
• Basic repair, painting, wall covering HVAC, electrical work, plumbing, boiler operation, pool maintenance and general maintenance skills required.
• Vocational training is preferred but not required.
• Must have valid driver’s license, and acceptable driving history subject to company approval.

Buffalo Lodging provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination.