Chief Maintenance Engineer

Position Overview

• Job Title: Maintenance Engineer / Chief Engineer
• Property Type: Full-Service Hotel (51 rooms)
• Reports To: General Manager (and/or Regional Director of Engineering)
• Supervises: Maintenance technicians, maintenance assistants, or groundskeepers (where applicable)

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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.

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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; CPR, EPA Universal (refrigeration), operation are preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crawl, bend, climb stairs, and lift/push up to 50 to 100 pounds regularly.