Hotel Chief Engineer: Lead Maintenance & Energy Efficiency

Stonebridge; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

PTO

401(k) matching

Job summary

Stonebridge in Needham, MA is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead maintenance operations for the hotel, ensuring refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and energy controls run efficiently.

You will supervise maintenance staff and contractors, develop maintenance programs, manage budgets, purchasing, and inventory, and coordinate with Housekeeping and Security to maintain safety and guest satisfaction. Evening/weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in hotel engineering or maintenance management.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, and energy controls.
• Proven ability to manage maintenance staff and contractors, including hiring, training, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and courteous guest service at all times.
• Supervise maintenance operations, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, A/C units, lighting, and fire/life safety systems.
• Monitor and manage energy consumption for efficiency.
• Oversee contracted services to meet hotel standards and guest expectations.
• Supervise maintenance staff, including hiring, training, evaluations, and scheduling.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all maintenance projects according to specifications.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping and Security on operations, key control, and safety procedures.
• Assist with project planning and work with architects/contractors on bids and blueprints.
• Manage maintenance agreements and contracts, including landscaping and snow removal.
• Develop and maintain maintenance programs for guest rooms, public spaces, and hotel equipment.
• Perform inventory management, purchasing duties, and budget development for the department.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Energy management

Refrigeration systems

Heating systems

Plumbing systems

Budgeting & purchasing

Staff supervision

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

Stonebridge in Needham, MA is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead maintenance operations for the hotel, ensuring refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and energy controls run efficiently.

You will supervise maintenance staff and contractors, develop maintenance programs, manage budgets, purchasing, and inventory, and coordinate with Housekeeping and Security to maintain safety and guest satisfaction. Evening/weekend availability is required.