Chief Engineer - Holiday Inn Express Holland

Suburban Inns•Holland, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall operations of the maintenance department while following Suburban Inns’ Core Values and brand standards and ensuring guests are satisfied. The role oversees mechanical areas of the hotel, restaurant, and grounds to keep the property functioning efficiently. Responsibilities include maintaining HVAC and lighting systems, managing preventive maintenance and repairs, supervising maintenance staff, coordinating work with other departments and outside contractors, and helping maintain property safety and security. The position requires a flexible schedule that varies according to business demands and may include day, evening, night, holiday, and weekend assignments. Travel to other Suburban Inns properties or other locations may be required. A uniform and name tag are provided; team members are responsible for close-toed shoes. The role requires a high school diploma, at least two years of job-related experience, good communication skills, basic computer and record-keeping knowledge as applicable, and an excellent driving record. Work responsibilities may change in accordance with business needs, and the incumbent may be required to perform additional or different duties.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least two years of job-related experience.
Ability to interpret or extract information and/or perform arithmetic functions.
Good communication skills.
Basic computer knowledge, record keeping, or word processing may be required.
Excellent driving record.
Availability for a flexible schedule that varies according to business demands, including weekend assignments (Friday through Sunday); work may also include day, evening, night, and holiday assignments.
Ability to travel to other Suburban Inns properties, client locations, or other locations as required.
Ability to wear the provided uniform and name tag; close-toed shoes are the team member’s responsibility.
Hair must be well-groomed; facial piercings and tattoos not covered by the uniform require management approval, and tattoos deemed offensive must remain covered or concealed.

Responsibilities

Greet guests in a friendly, positive manner, ask questions, and make personal connections so they feel welcome and valued.
Repair or service HVAC systems and maintain an ongoing energy-management program for HVAC and lighting systems.
Install, connect, and adjust thermostats, humidistats, timers, and heating or air-conditioning equipment.
Review blueprints, design specifications, and manufacturers’ recommendations to determine equipment configurations and ensure proper installation.
Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment according to wiring diagrams.
Inspect and test systems to verify compliance with plans and specifications or to locate malfunctions.
Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, and unusual occurrences on work orders.
Install and test programmable or wireless thermostats and adjust system controls to manufacturer-recommended settings.
Recommend, develop, or perform preventive and general maintenance, including cleaning equipment, oiling parts, and changing filters.
Assemble, position, and mount heating or cooling equipment according to blueprints or manufacturer specifications.
Hire, train, and supervise maintenance team members, and schedule departmental work hours.
Maintain a list of parts suppliers and order parts and supplies within the company budget; seek GM or AGM approval for major purchases.
Use Quore to document maintenance issues and record work needed and completed.
Oversee daily swimming pool and spa water checks and filtering-system checks.
Maintain property security, including master keys, security cameras, door locks, and other equipment.
Conduct property walk-arounds, address issues, pick up trash and used towels, watch for safety and security concerns, and report problems to the appropriate department or General Manager.
Coordinate facility repairs among staff and prioritize guest requests and comfort.
Maintain required records and certificates, including pool and spa, boiler, and elevator documentation.
Update Safety Data Sheets as needed.
Oversee the property’s preventive maintenance program, ensure tasks are completed on schedule and to Suburban Inns standards, and assist with tasks as needed.
Assist with checking fire protection systems and training personnel in their use.
Assist with ground beautification.
Coordinate repairs with outside contractors when work cannot be handled by Suburban Inns team members; obtain General Manager approval before hiring contractors.
Drive company vehicles and operate heavy machinery, including lawn-care and snow-removal equipment.
Follow Suburban Inns processes, maintain regular and recurrent attendance, and perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

Employee and Friends & Family hotel and restaurant discounts.
Earned paid time off for all team members.
Health, vision, dental, and life insurance for full-time team members.
Flexible schedules.
Holiday pay.
Eight hours of paid volunteer time per year.
Floating holiday.
Advancement and professional growth opportunities.
Monetary recognition program.
Monetary referral program.
100% paid maternity, paternity, or adoption leave for those who qualify for FMLA.
Employee Assistance Program through Pine Rest, including three free counseling visits, an online library, and access to legal, financial, and elder-care consultations.
Uniform and name tag provided.