Hotel Engineering Leader & Operations Champion

Home 2 Suites West Lafayette; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Paid PTO

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Ascent Hospitality seeks a seasoned Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance and operations of its West Lafayette hotel. You’ll supervise the maintenance staff, manage preventative projects, and coordinate with contractors on renovations and new construction, ensuring guest satisfaction and asset protection.

You should have deep knowledge of building systems, hands-on experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems, and the ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and uphold

Qualifications

• College degree or college courses related to engineering helpful.
• Vocational schooling, certification and/or related experience in HVAC, plumbing and carpentry.
• 3+ years hands on experience.
• Hotel experience preferred; knowledge of hotel operations.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a smooth operation and guest experience.
• Monitor compliance with state building codes and regulations, OSHA safety codes and adherence to Fire Department standards of safety and evacuation procedures.
• Recruit, interviews and assists in recommending prospective employees, including Engineers, Laborers, Painters, and Carpenters, evaluates job performance and recommends appropriate discipline and rewards.
• Directly responsible for the maintenance and operation of all the equipment on the property site and the building structure itself.
• Familiar with and complies with the mission and standards of hotel maintenance.
• Effectively direct maintenance staff and assign tasks.
• Ability to operate with budget and labor expenses.
• Responsible for the aesthetics of the exterior and interior of the building, remodeling projects coordination.
• Ability to identify maintenance and repair issues and initiate work orders.
• Reports and follows up on maintenance deficiencies.
• Complete work orders and all necessary assigned repairs.
• Performs preventive maintenance and maintains mechanical logs.
• Responsible for correct use of EMS system and Life Safety Systems.
• Resolves guest concerns and handles requests in a timely manner per hotel standards.
• Coordinate hotel emergency procedures, assist in developing emergency plans and training staff; schedule inspections of emergency equipment.

Skills

Building management

Electrical systems

HVAC knowledge

Life safety systems

Education

College degree or coursework in engineering

HVAC, plumbing & carpentry certification/training

3+ years hands-on experience

Job description

Ascent Hospitality seeks a seasoned Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance and operations of its West Lafayette hotel. You’ll supervise the maintenance staff, manage preventative projects, and coordinate with contractors on renovations and new construction, ensuring guest satisfaction and asset protection.

You should have deep knowledge of building systems, hands-on experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems, and the ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and uphold