Assistant Chief Engineer

Job Description

Position Summary

The Assistant Chief Engineer assists the Chief Engineer in the operation, maintenance, and repair of all hotel facilities, equipment, and building systems. This leadership position requires extensive experience in a full-service hotel environment, with a strong understanding of guest room operations, meeting and event spaces, food and beverage facilities, life safety systems, and preventative maintenance programs. The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for helping lead the Engineering team while ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction, associate engagement, regulatory compliance, and asset protection.

Essential Functions

Engineering Operations

• Maintain the physical property, equipment, and facilities to brand and ownership standards.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, boilers, chillers, and mechanical systems.
• Ensure guest rooms, public spaces, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, fitness center, pool, and back-of-house areas remain in excellent condition.
• Respond to guest and associate maintenance concerns promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate and prioritize daily work orders.

Preventative Maintenance

• Assist in managing the hotel's preventative maintenance program.
• Ensure all scheduled inspections and maintenance tasks are completed on time.
• Monitor guest rooms and public spaces for maintenance deficiencies.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, and equipment performance.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 1-2 years of progressive engineering experience in a full-service hotel environment.
• Minimum 1-2 years of supervisory or leadership experience within a hotel engineering department.
• 1st Class Stationary Engineer License
• Demonstrated experience supporting hotels with restaurants, banquet operations, meeting space, and extensive guest room inventories.
• Strong working knowledge of:
• • HVAC systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Plumbing systems
  • Refrigeration systems
  • Boilers and chillers
  • Building automation systems
  • Life safety systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to climb ladders, work on rooftops, and access confined spaces.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physical labor throughout the workday.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.