Chief Engineer

Detroit Downtown, Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown, 351 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA

We’re in the heart of downtown Detroit, a short walk from the dining and entertainment of Greektown. Comerica Park, Ford Field, Detroit Opera House, and the Fillmore are within a half-mile. Detroit Institute of Arts and Motown Museum are a short drive. Enjoy all-day dining at our restaurants – Garden Grille and Chrome Bar & Grille. WiFi’s on us.

SPIRE Hospitality is a management company specializing in creating memorable guest experiences and delivering best‑class service at our hotels and resorts across the country. We ensure you have the support, tools and opportunities you need to get the job done, grow as an individual, and excel in your hospitality career.

We offer a comprehensive full‑time benefits package consisting of EARLY PAY OR EARNED WAGE ACCESS get paid before payday, medical, dental, vision, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre‑paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life, critical accident or illness, short‑ & long‑term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, wonderful hotel discounts and much more!

This role will provide amazing guest service while maintaining the full operational functionality of the building. You and the entire engineering team are responsible for the repair, service, and preventative maintenance of all things within and outside of the hotel building. Taking pride and passion for your work and working within a team.

• Conduct walk‑through and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structure(s) of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment.
• Completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces, meeting rooms, outlets, back‑of‑the‑house spaces and grounds. Assigns and verifies completion of all repairs, replacement, and renovation projects to offices and employee work areas.
• Adheres to all corporate required purchasing policies and controls, to include all outside contractor bids, budgets and schedules.
• Maintains effective energy management and preventative maintenance programs, conducting special training for other operating departments on the safe and effective use of equipment and energy in the hotel.
• Informs the General Manager and hotel department heads, on a regular basis, regarding the specific and overall condition of the building structure(s), related systems and equipment offering prudent, and cost‑effective proposals for maintaining the same. Access and input information into a computer and generate reports.
• Maintains appropriate supply of materials and equipment to carry out the normal day‑to‑day operating and maintenance requirements of the hotel.
• Maintains organized and efficient administrative and filing systems within Property Operations for the timely and accurate handling of correspondence, reports, requisitions for purchase, and other administrative requirements of the department.
• Maintains a well‑defined, and organized system within the shop for the inventory maintenance, and storage of all tools, products, materials, and equipment necessary to execute the required activities of the department.

• Lift, push, pull, rotate 50 lbs or more
• Manual dexterity to operate and grasp tools
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Standing and walking up to a full 8 hours a day

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Trade school or General Maintenance/Technician certification a plus

• Must have prior supervisor experience
• Full understanding and comfort working on a computer with MS Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel
• Preferred Experience working on HVAC, plumbing, construction and machinery
• Knowledge of OSHA Safety and Chemical Standards
• Full‑time position with the flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and holidays

Spire Hospitality, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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