Hotel Chief Engineer: Lead Maintenance & Guest Experience

DoubleTree Charleston Riverview; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Raines Co. in Charleston, SC seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee all hotel facilities, lead preventive maintenance, and direct emergency repairs for optimal efficiency. You will train the engineering team, manage scheduling, and ensure safety compliance across life-safety systems.

The role emphasizes guest satisfaction, energy conservation, budgeting, and adherence to brand standards. Equal opportunity employer with opportunities to advance within the company.

Qualifications

• Prior Chief Engineer and Supervisor experience.
• Experience leading teams in maintenance.
• Experience with brand standards.
• Proficiency with basic hand-tools and power equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 or similar computer applications.
• Minimum High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Current certifications as required by Federal, State or Local governing agents pertaining to trade requirements (HVAC, Pool Operation, etc).

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise the hourly Engineering staff and coordinate all scheduling.
• Review Engineering staff's worked hours for payroll and submit to accounting.
• Focus Engineering on guest satisfaction and continuous improvement.
• Motivate, coach, counsel and discipline Engineering personnel per standards.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and provide rotating training.
• Respond to emergencies using MSDS information and keep sheets current.
• Establish ongoing training for Housekeeping, Front Desk, and Kitchen teams.
• Use company tools and systems without exception.
• Adhere to budgeted expenses and maintain stocked items.
• Coordinate inspections of life-safety systems to maintain safety standards.
• Manage energy expenses and implement energy conservation.
• Ensure Preventative Maintenance program is implemented and administered.
• Evaluate and spot-check the work of staff and contractors.
• Handle guestroom maintenance requests promptly.
• Maintain files for manuals and warranties; report emergencies with findings.
• Ensure staff are attentive, friendly, and helpful to guests.
• Act as emergency contact person and attend all-employee meetings.
• Coordinate fire drills and safety training for employees.
• Establish and maintain key control systems.
• Conduct daily property tours and check lighting/irrigation.
• Respond to service calls around the clock.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance expertise

Preventive maintenance

HVAC operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Raines Co. in Charleston, SC seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee all hotel facilities, lead preventive maintenance, and direct emergency repairs for optimal efficiency. You will train the engineering team, manage scheduling, and ensure safety compliance across life-safety systems.

The role emphasizes guest satisfaction, energy conservation, budgeting, and adherence to brand standards. Equal opportunity employer with opportunities to advance within the company.