Senior Hotel Engineering Leader

Holiday Inn South Plainfield-Piscataway; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-free workplace

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Job summary

Holiday Inn South Plainfield-Piscataway is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the Engineering/Maintenance team and ensure safe, efficient hotel operation. You will oversee preventive maintenance, repair, and life-safety systems across guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, and meeting spaces while managing contractors and the department budget.

You will drive energy efficiency, ensure compliance with codes, and coordinate with multiple departments to minimize disruptions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of hotel engineering/facilities maintenance experience.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, refrigeration, and building systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and CMMS.
• Knowledge of OSHA and fire/life-safety requirements and building codes.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, train, and schedule the hotel Engineering/Maintenance team.
• Oversee daily maintenance and repair of guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, meeting spaces, and back-of-house areas.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, boilers, elevators, and life-safety systems.
• Respond promptly to maintenance emergencies and guest-related requests.
• Inspect facilities regularly and identify safety, maintenance, and capital-improvement needs.
• Maintain compliance with building, fire, environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate inspections, permits, and required certifications.
• Manage outside contractors, vendors, service agreements, and projects.
• Develop and manage the Engineering department budget, including labor, supplies, and capex.
• Monitor energy consumption and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, and preventive-maintenance documentation.
• Participate in renovations and capital projects ensuring hotel standards are met.
• Coordinate with Front Office, Housekeeping, F&B, Security and others to minimize disruptions.
• Ensure guest rooms and public areas meet high standards of appearance and functionality.
• Maintain inventory of tools and maintenance supplies.
• Establish safe work practices and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and life-safety procedures.
• Be available for on-call emergencies as required.

Job description

Holiday Inn South Plainfield-Piscataway is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the Engineering/Maintenance team and ensure safe, efficient hotel operation. You will oversee preventive maintenance, repair, and life-safety systems across guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, and meeting spaces while managing contractors and the department budget.

You will drive energy efficiency, ensure compliance with codes, and coordinate with multiple departments to minimize disruptions.