Hotel Engineering Leader — Build, Maintain, Inspire

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is seeking a skilled maintenance/engineering professional to oversee hotel engineering operations. You will supervise the Engineering Department alongside the Regional Director and property GM, maintaining equipment, systems, and building components while guiding daily operations and team performance.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in hotel maintenance/engineering and demonstrates strong technical proficiency across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and safety systems,

Qualifications

• High school diploma and trade school experience preferred.
• 4+ years of hotel maintenance/engineering experience with 2+ years of management experience.
• High-rise Fire Safety, CFC, and chemical testing certifications.
• Proficient in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, locksmith, refrigeration, welding, boiler maintenance, chillers, and carpentry with a proven electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Maintain accurate readings and logs.
• Ability to read blueprints and define areas quickly.
• Be proficient in MS Office and other basic platforms.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair, and maintain all pumps, boilers, motors, chillers, electrical systems, refrigeration systems, lighting, hotel appliances, and the hotel physical plant.
• Paint all surfaces and equipment, make minor wall covering repairs, and minor furniture touch-ups.
• Perform minor construction work, repair and maintain the lock and key systems, and replace lightbulbs, fixtures, televisions, and radios.
• Lead staff by conducting performance evaluations, holding monthly departmental meetings, leading training on both technical and safety systems, building and maintaining your team.
• Maintain open and positive relationship with the People & Culture Department.
• Maintain par stocks of essential parts and associated materials and products used for operating, repairing, and maintaining the hotel. Notify your supervisor when parts are needed by using the proper requisition system or want list as appropriate, including purchasing.
• Maintain accurate logs of equipment tests, such as fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, etc. Repair and preventative maintenance logs, monthly reports, daily walk reports, meter readings, etc.
• Responsible for ensuring that contacts with project contractors and salesmen are conducted in a professional manner and in accordance with Kimpton Group standards.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Electrical & mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma and trade school experience preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is seeking a skilled maintenance/engineering professional to oversee hotel engineering operations. You will supervise the Engineering Department alongside the Regional Director and property GM, maintaining equipment, systems, and building components while guiding daily operations and team performance.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in hotel maintenance/engineering and demonstrates strong technical proficiency across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and safety systems,