Hotel Engineering Leader: Growth & Impact

Colwen Management Inc; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance with Company-FundedH

Vision Insurance

401K Plan – Traditional & Roth Options

Hotel Discount Travel Program

Employee Discounts

Training and Development Programs

Job summary

Colwen Hotels is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the Maintenance Team at our Portland, ME property. You will manage day-to-day operations, oversee staffing, and ensure electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems are safe and functional for guests and associates.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in hotel engineering/maintenance, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. Knowledge of safety systems and OSHA guidelines is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of hotel engineering/maintenance experience
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Knowledge of fire protection and life safety systems

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Engineering department and ensure brand standards
• Recruit, interview, and hire engineering staff
• Set departmental goals and prioritize work
• Manage inventory and supplies for the Engineering team
• Schedule maintenance staff and monitor performance
• Troubleshoot electrical/mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing)
• Ensure OSHA compliance and safe work environment
• Coordinate with inspectors and vendors as needed
• Maintain preventative maintenance programs and maintenance logs
• Perform routine property inspections and budget-related tasks

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Colwen Hotels is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the Maintenance Team at our Portland, ME property. You will manage day-to-day operations, oversee staffing, and ensure electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems are safe and functional for guests and associates.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in hotel engineering/maintenance, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. Knowledge of safety systems and OSHA guidelines is required.