Chief Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

Hersha Hospitality Management LP • Morehead City, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Manage general and preventative maintenance functions to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel structure. This role involves leadership in managing a team, overseeing financial aspects and vendor relationships, managing projects, performing technical repairs, maintaining equipment and systems, ensuring preventative maintenance is up-to-date, complying with codes, and maintaining the building exterior and curb appeal while following sustainability guidelines. The position also emphasizes practicing safe work habits and working to increase guest satisfaction scores.

Requirements

• Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience (or equivalent training) is required.
• HVAC certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma and/or trade school coursework in a related field is preferred.
• Other certifications may be required based on local needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage general and preventative maintenance functions.
• Ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained.
• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates.
• Manage and coordinate bids, quotes, and contracts for 3rd party vendors.
• Oversee small projects or Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) and report on work progress.
• Perform and oversee diverse tasks including sheetrock repair, painting, furniture refinishing, and the replacement of electrical and plumbing fixtures.
• Troubleshoot kitchen equipment and repair heating/cooling pumps.
• Install and program televisions.
• Maintain accurate records of PMs on all rooms and equipment.
• Test and maintain life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational.
• Coordinate compliance of service contracts and ensure all work meets local, state, and Federal codes.
• Maintain the building exterior and curb appeal while following EarthView sustainability guidelines.
• Practice safe work habits following MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Work to increase guest satisfaction scores.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Travel Discounts
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational/Professional Development
• Technology Reimbursements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED