Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

$100 SIGN ON BONUS

The Chief Engineer will have total responsibility for the entire hotel facility including physical building structure, hotel’s appearance, all mechanical, Electrical, HVAC systems, and related equipment.

• Perform routine maintenance on mechanical, HVAC & technological equipment and determine what kind of maintenance is needed, including work done by outside vendors and contractors.
• Identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing solutions.
• Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
• Issue written and oral instructions.
• Assign duties and examine work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates.
• Maintain harmony among workers and resolve grievances.
• Manage maintenance expenses to maximize hotel profitability.
• Actively manage and supervise all work and repairs being performed; be a hands‑on Chief Engineer requiring active and vigorous leadership.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to prioritize improvements through capital expenditures.
• Conduct routine inspections of the hotel property to maintain standards per brand, state, federal & local regulations.
• Perform and/or assign all preventative maintenance work (complete all guest rooms every 90 days).
• Ensure an aggressive guest‑first approach among team members; remedy guest complaints within 30 minutes, or if not possible, notify the Front Desk or General Manager for proper follow‑up.
• Conduct weekly inventory of supplies, purchase and order supplies while maintaining budget guidelines.
• Comply with departmental, hotel and corporate operating standards.
• Clean & maintain the whirlpool and outside pool, including back washing, vacuuming, and keeping tiles and skimmers clean.
• Perform other duties, projects, and tasks as assigned.

• 3 to 5 years experience as a Chief Engineer with a hotel or experience as a building, apartment or condo Maintenance Engineer where attention to customer service is critical.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Good interpersonal & communication skills.
• HVAC experience preferred.
• Pool certification preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be on call 24 hours a day if an emergency arises.

• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k) with company match.
• Voluntary Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance.
• Hotel Discounts.
• Paid Time Off.
• Training and Development Opportunities and Much More!

LTD is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other legally protected status.