Position Overview
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications & Requirements
- Job Title: Chief Maintenance Engineer / Chief Engineer
- Property Type: Limited-Service Hotel (80-150 rooms)
- Reports To: General Manager (and/or Regional Director of Engineering)
- Supervises: Maintenance technicians, maintenance assistants, or groundskeepers (where applicable)
Key Responsibilities
- Preventative Maintenance (PM): Develop, schedule, and execute a property-wide PM program for guest rooms, public spaces, and mechanical systems to minimize breakdowns.
- Hands-On Repairs: Perform general carpentry, painting, drywall patching, minor plumbing (unclogging toilets, fixing leaks, replacing washers), and basic electrical repairs (ballasts, light fixtures, outlets).
- HVAC & Systems Upkeep: Monitor, clean, and troubleshoot guestroom PTAC units, central heating/cooling systems, ice machines, and laundry equipment.
- Life Safety & Code Compliance: Inspect and test fire alarms, smoke detectors, emergency lighting, pool/spa chemistry (if applicable), and ensure adherence to local, state, and OSHA safety regulations.
- Vendor & Contractor Coordination: Supervise outside specialists for major lifts, elevator service, roof repairs, or specialized mechanical overhauls.
- Guest & Staff Responsibilities: Answer maintenance work orders promptly, address after-hours emergency calls, and maintain a safe, clean engineering workshop.
- Asset Management Software: Track assets, work orders and PMs via Asset Management Software.
- Inventory & Budget: Track replacement parts, tools, maintenance supplies, and assist management with cost control.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or GED; vocational or technical training in HVAC, electrical, or mechanical trades preferred.
- Experience: 1 to 3+ years of hands-on facilities maintenance or hotel engineering experience (prior supervisory experience is a plus).
- Certifications / Licenses: Valid driver's license; certifications in pool operations, CPR, EPA Universal (refrigeration), or boiler operation are preferred.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crawl, bend, climb stairs, and lift/push up to 50 to 100 pounds regularly.