Lead Engineer

Four Seasons; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid time off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Free employee meals

Complimentary room nights

Discounted employee parking

Training and development opportunities

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Job summary

Four Seasons Baltimore is seeking a Lead Engineer to maintain HVAC systems, supervise maintenance staff, and respond to emergencies across the property. You will manage work orders, coordinate with purchasing, and ensure department operations align with hotel standards.

Ideal candidates have EPA certification, a trade background, and 2–5 years of related maintenance experience. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a luxury hotel

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Trade school in mechanics, refrigeration, etc.
• Universal EPA certification.
• Trade license.
• Maintenance Technician Certification or BOMI SMT certification.
• Two to five years of employment in the related position with Four Seasons or other organization.
• Requires a working technical knowledge of general building maintenance.
• Knowledge of operating computer equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HVAC equipment in optimal operating condition via routine maintenance and repairs.
• Assist in hiring, training, supervision, scheduling, counseling, evaluation of performance, and planning maintenance staff activities.
• Respond to emergencies such as fires and power failures.
• Replace filters, bearings, repair motors and shafts as needed.
• Operate, maintain and repair boilers to provide heating.
• Ensure proper execution of work orders and follow up on requests; include scheduling, ordering, and initiating projects.
• Prepare requisitions for purchase and work orders; liaise with Director of Purchasing.
• In absence of DOE/ADOE, act as department leadership to ensure operations.
• Implement preventive maintenance schedules, policies, and rules across Front and Back of House.
• Maintain hotel rooms and grounds in optimal condition; perform repairs as required.

Skills

Working technical knowledge

Computer equipment proficiency

2–5 years maintenance experience

Education

High school education or equivalent

Trade school in mechanics / refrigeration

Universal EPA certification

Trade license

Maintenance Technician Certification or BOMI SMT

Job description

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world‑class employee experience and company culture.

About the location

Sophisticated urban retreat on the waterfront. Our modern, urban retreat, positioned at the edge of Baltimore’s Harbor East, offers a host of luxurious amenities such as a five‑star spa to a rooftop pool, setting the scene for fabulous vacations with kids, romantic getaways and business stays. Miles of walkable waterfront, top restaurants and city landmarks are all within easy reach.

The role of the Lead Engineer

• Maintain heating, ventilating, and air‑conditioning equipment in optimal operating condition, by performing routine maintenance and repairs.
• Assist in the hiring, training, supervision, scheduling, counseling, evaluation of performance and planning the activities of maintenance staff including making spot checks on a daily basis.
• Respond to all emergency conditions such as fires, power failures, etc.
• Replace filters, bearings and repair motors and shafts, as and when necessary.
• Operate, maintain and repair boilers to provide desired heating throughout the hotel.
• Ensure proper execution of work order/request system and that items are followed up on when necessary; this is to include scheduling, ordering, and initiating projects.
• Prepare requisitions for purchase and work orders and liaise effectively with the Director of Purchasing.
• In absence of DOE and ADOE, act as department leadership in ensuring departmental operation.
• Implement and perform preventive maintenance schedules, policies and rules throughout Front and Back of House to ensure an efficient department.
• Maintain rooms in optimal operating condition, by performing repairs as required. Also undertake any duties required outside the hotel building, in the hotel grounds, as required, to ensure that all areas of the property are maintained to the required standard.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• Trade school in mechanics, refrigeration, etc.
• Universal EPA certification.
• Trade license.
• Maintenance Technician Certification or BOMI SMT certification.
• Two to five years of employment in the related position with Four Seasons or other organization.
• Requires a working technical knowledge of general building maintenance.
• Knowledge of operating computer equipment.

What to expect from your employee experience

• Hourly rate: $37.81.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Complimentary life insurance.
• Short‑term disability insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Exciting training and development opportunities.
• Complimentary employee meals.
• Complimentary room nights at Four Seasons hotels around the world.
• Discounted employee parking.
• And much more!

Miscellaneous

Work authorization in the United States required.

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