Assistant Chief Engineer

HYATT PLACE BUFFALO / AMHERST

Assistant Chief Engineer

Hyatt Place Buffalo/Amherst is seeking a skilled, hands-on Assistant Chief Engineer to join our team. We are an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do.

We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our growing team.

Hyatt Place Buffalo/Amherst is a well built and meticulously maintained hotel under local ownership by Iskalo Development. Conveniently located just off the I-290 at Main Street in Amherst, the property offers easy access, a stable and supportive ownership group, and the resources to keep the building in top condition. This is a chance to take real pride in a property that is cared for and invested in, and to build your career working directly alongside an experienced engineering leader.

• Work Today, Get Paid Today, with Daily Pay!
• Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for all associates starting day one
• Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
• 401k Plan + Company Match for eligible associates
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships, and more

Schulte Hospitality Group is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restaurateurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt, as well as many unique, independent, boutique, and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

The Assistant Chief Engineer works directly alongside the Chief Engineer to keep the property running at its best, and serves as the senior engineering presence on property in the Chief Engineer's absence. This is a hands-on leadership role well suited to a strong technician who is ready to take on increasing responsibility and grow within the department.

• Partners with the Chief Engineer to deliver the property's preventative maintenance program to brand standards, covering heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), laundry equipment, ice machines, plumbing, fire extinguishers and smoke alarms, and guest rooms
• Serves as the senior engineering presence on property in the Chief Engineer's absence, directing daily work and setting priorities
• Completes hands-on repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general building systems
• Manages the work order system: prioritizes, completes, and tracks orders in a timely manner and monitors all deficiencies through to resolution
• Conducts and documents preventative maintenance in guest rooms and inspects completed work
• Ensures swimming pool and spa maintenance is performed according to brand standards and health department regulations
• Maintains the hotel grounds, curb appeal, and building exteriors
• Maintains an accurate inventory of parts, tools, and supplies
• Assists in the coordination and supervision of contracted capital projects
• Helps coach, train, and support maintenance staff
• Assists other departments in fulfilling guest requests and resolving guest concerns
• Functions as a member of the emergency response team and maintains expertise in fire, safety, and life safety systems
• Participates in consistent, regularly scheduled property walk-throughs and reports or corrects identified…