Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the oversight of the operation of the hotel. This includes the inside as well as the outside of the building. This person must be knowledgeable in HVAC, Refrigeration, and Electrical Engineering. This role will provide strong Back of House technical ownership, plant and equipment reliability leadership, and project support while assisting the Front of House team and emergencies when needed.

Core Responsibilities:

• Own or coordinate back of house equipment operations, inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and reliability improvements.
• Support chiller plant, boiler plant, HVAC, cooling towers, pumps, motors, utility readings, chemical readings, and kitchen equipment.
• Lead technical diagnosis, root-cause analysis, equipment documentation, and capital-repair recommendations.
• Partner with the Engineering Manager to provide seven-day daytime leadership coverage.
• Support team training, cross-training, vendor coordination, and project execution.

Performance Expectations:

• Operate as a hands-on technical leader who communicates conditions and decisions clearly.
• Document readings, changes, repairs, risks, and next actions accurately.
• Support Front of House and respond to after-hours challenges as part of the on-call leadership group.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in hotel engineering, building maintenance, or facilities management, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, and general building maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair building equipment and mechanical systems.
• Experience developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and extent asset life.
• Proven leadership skills will the ability to supervise, train, motivate, and develop engineering and maintenance team members.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple maintenance projects while minimizing disruption to hotel operations and guest satisfaction.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, fire and life safety system, building codes, and applicable safety standards.
• Ability to coordinate and oversee outside contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to respond promptly and professionally to maintenance emergencies and urgent operational needs.
• Basic computer proficiency, including experience with work-order management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and emergency call-ins as business needs require.