Assistant Chief Engineer

Pay Range Starting from USD $60,000.00/Yr.

Job Description

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is seeking a knowledgeable, hands‑on Assistant Chief Engineer to join our team.

If you're passionate about hospitality, enjoy leading teams, and take pride in maintaining safe, efficient, and well‑maintained facilities, we'd love to meet you. As Assistant Chief Engineer, you'll play an important role in overseeing daily engineering operations, supporting preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring our properties provide a safe and comfortable environment for guests and associates.

The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Engineering Department, including supervising maintenance associates, coordinating preventive maintenance and repairs, monitoring building systems, and ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable safety regulations.

Working closely with the Chief Engineer, Director of Engineering, or designated hotel leadership, this position helps protect property assets, maintain operational efficiency, manage departmental expenses, and ensure building systems and equipment operate safely and effectively.

• Supervise daily engineering operations, ensuring maintenance activities are completed efficiently and according to established standards.

• Assist with interviewing, scheduling, training, coaching, and developing engineering associates to support a productive and engaged team.

• Provide ongoing performance feedback, address associate concerns, and support performance evaluations and corrective action processes as appropriate.

• Implement and coordinate preventive maintenance programs for property facilities, building systems, and equipment.

• Ensure maintenance activities comply with company and hotel brand standards, as well as applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations.

• Prioritize, schedule, and monitor maintenance requests to ensure timely completion, guest satisfaction, and minimal operational disruptions.

• Inspect, test, and monitor life safety systems to ensure proper operation and compliance with applicable requirements.

• Monitor utility consumption and recommend opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.

• Review purchase requests, track departmental expenses, and support budget management and cost-control initiatives.

• Maintain accurate maintenance schedules, inspection records, service logs, and departmental documentation.

• Identify potential equipment failures, safety hazards, and maintenance concerns, recommending appropriate corrective actions.

• Coordinate with hotel departments to address maintenance needs and support daily property operations.

• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance departmental efficiency, safety, and service quality.

• Assist with special projects, renovations, and property improvement initiatives as assigned.

• Assume the responsibilities of the Chief Engineer or Director of Engineering in their absence, when designated.

• Participate in hotel committees, meetings, and special assignments as needed.

• Follow all company, hotel brand, safety, and operational policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• One to two years of post‑secondary education or technical training preferred.

• Minimum of two to three years of experience in hotel engineering, building maintenance, facilities management, or a related field.

• Advanced knowledge of building systems, engineering operations, and preventive maintenance practices.

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and…