Hotel Engineering Maintenance Supervisor- The Chattanoogan Hotel

The Chattanoogan Hotel (Curio by Hilton); Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401k with employer MATCH

Paid PTO

Uniforms Provided

Job summary

Ascent Hospitality is seeking a Hotel Engineering Maintenance Supervisor in Chattanooga, TN. The role leads the maintenance team to keep daily hotel operations running smoothly and ensures safety compliance across building systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, proven leadership, and excellent customer service skills, with flexibility for shifts and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance supervision experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and safety practices.
• Ability to lead a team effectively, with clear communication.
• Familiarity with OSHA guidelines and related regulations.
• Skills in operating fire safety equipment and life safety programs.
• Capable of identifying operational issues and minimizing downtime.
• Strong problem-solving and team-building capabilities.
• Ability to read, write and speak basic English for communication with staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize maintenance tasks.
• Manage preventive maintenance systems for daily operations.
• Follow safety and security policies; report hazards promptly.
• Proactively identify and address operational concerns to reduce downtime.
• Oversee, motivate, and train team members.
• Maintain professional appearance and guest interactions.

Skills

Proven experience as maintenance

Building systems knowledge

Team leadership

OSHA standards

Fire equipment knowledge

Fire drills/Life Safety

Problem solving

English communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Flexible shifts/holidays

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Position:Hotel Engineering Maintenance Supervisor- The Chattanoogan Hotel

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Job Id:1105

# of Openings:1

Ascent Hospitality has an extensive portfolio of hotels and a strong pipeline of new properties and acquisitions, but we’re not about numbers…we’re about people and that remains our foundation. Our culture expresses a memorable experience for all of our Team Members and guests alike. So we’re constantly looking for individuals who work well together for a unified purpose. For our leadership, we’re looking for accomplished individuals with a passion to serve others, strong communicators who clearly understand the needs of others and trendsetters who excel at challenges and change. If this is what you’re all about, consider joining our Team.
Ascent Hospitality is looking for a uniquely qualified hospitality leader to be ourMaintenance Supervisor!

BENEFITS:

• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options!
• 401k with employer MATCH!
• Paid PTO!
• Uniforms Provided for most positions!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and organize tasks
• Manage and maintain a preventive maintenance system to keep all day to day operations running smoothly
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures. Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries promptly.
• Ability to proactively discern operational concerns and address to eliminate/minimize downtime
• Knowledge of problem solving techniques and methods
• Knowledge of common causes of equipment malfunction
• Ability to estimate cost and time of completing a job
• Oversee, motivate and train team members
• Welcome all guests. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professionally presented.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proven experience as maintenance supervisor
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems
• Ability to lead the team in an effective, positive and efficient manner
• Understands and follows OSHA guidelines and other regulations
• Skills in use of fire equipment
• Able to assist in conducting fire drills and Life Safety Programs
• Exhibits problem solving and team building skills
• Ability to understand, read, write and speak basic English. And communicate with Team Members and Guests.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to work effectively as a part of a team.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and Holidays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to push carts that weigh up to 200 pounds
• Must be capable of effectively using close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
• Must be able to operate in mentally and physically stressful situations
• Must be able to work with cleaning chemicals

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must be able to work in a small, confined area for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in environment that can be high stress.
• May be required to work outdoors as required

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

• Professional and Energetic
• High school education or equivalent is preferred.
• Three years’ minimum experience in a lead maintenance type position
• Previous hotel experience highly desired