Hotel Chief Engineer: Systems & Maintenance Leader

Tandem Hospitality Group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Hospitality Group is seeking a Chief Engineer in New Orleans to maintain and oversee all hotel and restaurant equipment, systems, and building components. You will manage day-to-day operations and make critical maintenance decisions under the General Manager.

The role requires experience with mechanical and electrical systems, pumps, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and equipment upkeep, along with leadership in a hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• College degree or trade school with five years of related hotel ops experience.
• Experience with hotel information systems preferred.
• Construction experience recommended but not required.
• Physical ability to perform demanding maintenance tasks including lifting up to 50+ lbs.
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, and operate hand tools as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operates, repairs, and maintains all equipment including pumps, motors, boilers, chillers, etc.
• Operates, repairs, and maintains all electrical systems, refrigeration systems and equipment.
• Paints all surfaces and equipment, makes minor wall covering repairs and minor furniture touch-up.
• Operates, repairs, and maintains all hotel lighting and related equipment systems.
• Operates, repairs, and maintains all plumbing and related equipment and systems.
• Repairs and maintains all hotel appliances and equipment and physical plant.
• Repairs and maintains all guest room furnishings, equipment, and physical plant.
• Replaces light bulbs, fixtures, televisions, and radios.
• Repairs and maintains lock and key system.
• Performs minor construction work.
• Performs necessary inspections and repairs to kitchen and restaurant equipment and furnishings.

Skills

Facilities management

Electrical knowledge

HVAC systems

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Education

College degree or trade school

Tools

Hotel information systems

Hand tools

Job description

Tandem Hospitality Group is seeking a Chief Engineer in New Orleans to maintain and oversee all hotel and restaurant equipment, systems, and building components. You will manage day-to-day operations and make critical maintenance decisions under the General Manager.

The role requires experience with mechanical and electrical systems, pumps, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and equipment upkeep, along with leadership in a hospitality setting.