Hotel Chief Engineer — Lead Maintenance & PTO

Stonebridge Companies; Flushing (MI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

401(k) matching

Wellness support

Life and disability coverage

Savings accounts

Tuition aid

Travel and lodging perks

Job summary

Stonebridge Companies in Flushing, NY seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee hotel maintenance operations, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing and energy controls. You will manage staff and contractors, ensuring safety compliance and timely project completion to sustain guest satisfaction and smooth hotel operations.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting and inventory skills, with evening, weekend, and holiday availability for on-site work at a busy hotel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in hotel engineering or maintenance management.
• Experience with budgeting, inventory management, and purchasing for maintenance operations.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, and energy controls.
• Ability to manage maintenance staff and contractors, including hiring, training, and evaluation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle emergencies.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with other departments.
• Familiarity with safety and compliance protocols.

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 (electric, gas, oil, water) for efficiency.
• Oversee contracted services (electrical, plumbing, cleaning) 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 closely with architects and 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.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of workspaces and attend meetings as required by the General Manager.

Skills

Maintenance management

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Problem-solving

Communication

Safety/compliance knowledge

Tools

HVAC systems

Job description

Stonebridge Companies in Flushing, NY seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee hotel maintenance operations, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing and energy controls. You will manage staff and contractors, ensuring safety compliance and timely project completion to sustain guest satisfaction and smooth hotel operations.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting and inventory skills, with evening, weekend, and holiday availability for on-site work at a busy hotel.