Area Chief Engineer
About The Position
StepStone Hospitality is seeking an experienced and hands-on Area Chief Engineer to oversee engineering and maintenance operations for the DoubleTree by Hilton and Tru by Hilton properties in the Portland, Maine market. This leadership role is responsible for maintaining both hotels’ physical assets, ensuring guest satisfaction, managing preventative maintenance programs, and leading engineering team members while maintaining compliance with brand standards and safety regulations. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong technical knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills, and hospitality maintenance experience.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of hotel engineering or facilities maintenance experience
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues efficiently
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and on-call emergencies
- Proficiency with maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office
Nice To Haves
- Previous leadership experience as Chief Engineer or Assistant Chief Engineer preferred
- Experience with Hilton brand standards preferred
- EPA certification and/or trade licenses preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversee all engineering and maintenance operations for both hotel properties
- Maintain guest rooms, public spaces, back-of-house areas, and hotel equipment to brand standards
- Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs
- Supervise, train, schedule, and motivate engineering staff
- Respond quickly and effectively to maintenance requests and emergency situations
- Monitor and maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and life safety systems
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, fire safety, environmental, and local building regulations
- Manage departmental budgets, inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships
- Coordinate renovations, capital improvement projects, and contractor work
- Conduct routine property inspections and identify operational improvements
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and work order systems
- Support hotel operations with a strong focus on guest satisfaction and team collaboration
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonus potential
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- 401(k) with company match
- Hilton team member travel discounts
- Career growth opportunities with StepStone Hospitality
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
