Senior Hotel Engineer & Facilities Leader

Highgate; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Chief Engineer for the Residence Inn Saddle River, NJ, to oversee day-to-day engineering operations and manage the department in the Director's absence.

You will lead maintenance planning, budget adherence, safety compliance, energy programs, and staff development while ensuring guest comfort and property integrity.

This role requires 3+ years in hotel facilities management, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of facilities management experience in a hotel or related field.
• High school diploma required; further technical training preferred.
• Licenses for stationary engineers as required by local code.
• Experience with energy conservation and life safety systems.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in a safe and acceptable state of repair.
• Ensure the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws.
• Supervise and train all Engineering staff in Customer Service, Empowerment, Standard Operating Procedures and Loss Prevention.
• Create and post all Engineering staffs schedules.
• Create and adhere to annual budget for department.
• Assist in developing financial forecasts and actively participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings.
• Create and implement preventative maintenance program for all hotel equipment.
• Ensure all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per Highgate Hotel standards.
• Actively participate in energy conservation programs.
• Review all guest and meeting planner comment cards to ensure problems are identified and corrected in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliancewith the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Assist with the administration of all vendor contracts controlled by the engineering department.
• Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Follow up on all alarms immediately to determine the exact location and cause.Determine emergency status and report findings to Front Desk.Take immediate action as necessary.
• Assist as necessary with special projects and renovations.
• Support and participate in all Highgate Hotel programs.
• Participate in Highgate Hotel Safety Committee.

Skills

Facilities management

HVAC systems

Electrical & plumbing

Budgeting & cost control

Staff supervision & training

Safety compliance & OSHA

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Chief Engineer for the Residence Inn Saddle River, NJ, to oversee day-to-day engineering operations and manage the department in the Director's absence.

You will lead maintenance planning, budget adherence, safety compliance, energy programs, and staff development while ensuring guest comfort and property integrity.

This role requires 3+ years in hotel facilities management, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.