Hotel Chief Engineer: Lead Maintenance & Safety

WizeHire, Inc; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook in Lombard, IL seeks a Hotel Chief Engineer to lead the property operations and maintenance department, ensuring reliable guest rooms, public areas, and mechanical plants while meeting building codes. You will oversee repairs, preventative maintenance, safety systems, and vendor relationships, manage budgeting and energy use, and develop schedules.

Requires 2–5 years hospitality maintenance, HVAC certification or equivalent, and ability to

Qualifications

• 2-5 years progressive hospitality maintenance or engineering experience.
• HVAC certification or universal refrigerant license required.
• Strong leadership and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration systems.
• Create and track preventative maintenance schedules for guest rooms and spaces.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise maintenance staff and contractors.
• Test life safety systems and ensure compliance with OSHA and local codes.
• Manage department budget and energy consumption; plan capital projects.

Skills

HVAC systems

Leadership

Budget management

Blueprints

Safety compliance

Education

Vocational training

HVAC certification

Universal refrigerant license

Tools

Blueprints

Electrical meters

Mechanical schematics

Job description

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook in Lombard, IL seeks a Hotel Chief Engineer to lead the property operations and maintenance department, ensuring reliable guest rooms, public areas, and mechanical plants while meeting building codes. You will oversee repairs, preventative maintenance, safety systems, and vendor relationships, manage budgeting and energy use, and develop schedules.

Requires 2–5 years hospitality maintenance, HVAC certification or equivalent, and ability to