Hotel Engineering Lead — Assistant Chief Engineer

Highgate Hotels, LP; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Graduate Providence is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to lead day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department and support the Director of Engineering in administrative, financial, and operating tasks.

The role requires experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing and boiler operations, with budgeting responsibilities and potential travel. A Boiler Operators' license within 90 days is expected, along with a RI Refrigeration license preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years progressive facilities management experience in a hotel or related field; or a 2-year college degree and at least 1 year of related experience.
• 4-year college degree preferred.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Boiler Operators' license within 90 days of hire date.
• Rhode Island Refrigeration License preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Travel related to company business sometimes required.

Responsibilities

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service‑oriented manner.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Graduate Providence standards and regulations to ensure safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Assist in developing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds, and assets in good repair.
• Ensure the hotel complies with local, state, and federal laws.
• Supervise and train Engineering staff in SOPs and loss prevention standards.
• Assist in creating and posting Engineering staff schedules.
• Monitor and adhere to the annual department budget.

Skills

Facilities management

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Boiler operations

Boiler license

License – Refrigeration (RI)

Education

2-year college degree + 1 year related experience

4-year college degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Graduate Providence is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to lead day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department and support the Director of Engineering in administrative, financial, and operating tasks.

The role requires experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing and boiler operations, with budgeting responsibilities and potential travel. A Boiler Operators' license within 90 days is expected, along with a RI Refrigeration license preferred.