Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer – 160–Room Limited‑Select Hotel (North of Boston)

As a cornerstone of our hotel’s leadership team, the Chief Engineer plays a pivotal role in upholding the operational integrity and guest experience of our 160‑room limited‑select property. This position is essential to our commitment to excellence—ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations, driving continuous improvement, and proactively managing projects that protect our assets and optimize energy efficiency.

The Chief Engineer’s expertise directly impacts guest satisfaction by guaranteeing a safe, welcoming environment and facilitating operational efficiency that aligns with our brand’s reputation for quality and reliability. The ideal candidate will be an initiative‑taking leader responsible for the upkeep, functionality, and safety of the entire hotel property. This role is critical to maintaining our ambitious standards of guest satisfaction by ensuring the physical plant is in excellent condition.

Base Pay Range: $80,000.00/yr – $85,000.00/yr

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the engineering department, including preventative maintenance, routine repairs, and emergency response for guest rooms, public areas, and back‑of‑house facilities.
• Manage, train, and schedule a team of maintenance technicians, fostering a culture of teamwork, safety, and high performance to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standards.
• Maintain and protect the hotel’s physical assets—building structures, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems—and implement a comprehensive preventative maintenance program to extend equipment life.
• Ensure full compliance with all local, state, federal regulations, including fire codes, building codes, and OSHA standards; conduct regular safety inspections and drills.
• Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget, monitor expenses, control utility consumption, and identify opportunities for cost savings and improved energy efficiency. Solicit and review bids for all capital projects and major repairs.
• Respond to guest and staff maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues to minimize guest disruption and enhance the overall experience.
• Supervise and coordinate outside contractors to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to hotel standards.

• Minimum of 3–5 years progressive experience in hotel or building maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/management role; select‑service or limited‑service hotel experience highly preferred.
• Proven technical proficiency in HVAC, boilers, plumbing, electrical systems, and general mechanics; certification in one or more trades (e.g., CPO, HVAC) is a significant asset.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a maintenance team; strong organizational and project management skills are essential.
• In‑depth knowledge of building codes, safety regulations (OSHA), and fire prevention standards.
• Experience with budget management, financial forecasting, and cost control within a maintenance department.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with guests, team members, and senior management.
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on‑call availability for emergencies.

• Competitive Base Salary + Bonus
• STD & LTD Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) + 4% Match
• Paid Time Off

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Management

Hospitality & Hotels & Motels