Chief Engineer

Crescent Careers • Jackson, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer leads the hotel's Engineering team and manages and supervises Engineering staff and hotel maintenance. The role oversees preventive maintenance and repairs for property equipment, monitors life-safety systems and utilities, and administers the department in compliance with corporate and franchise standards and applicable local, state, and national codes and regulations to protect guests, associates, and property assets. Responsibilities also include maintaining and repairing the hotel's mechanical and electrical systems and equipment, and maintaining the physical plant, furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), grounds, and swimming pool.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a facilities or maintenance technician role.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment, HVAC systems, laundry machinery, and AV/security systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and on-call rotations as needed.

Nice To Haves

• EPA Universal Certification.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.
• Previous hotel maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all Engineering staff and hotel maintenance.
• Supervise preventive maintenance and repairs for property equipment.
• Monitor life-safety systems and utilities.
• Administer the department in compliance with corporate and franchise standards and local, state, and national codes and regulations.
• Maintain and repair the hotel's mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
• Maintain and upkeep the physical plant, FF&E, grounds, and swimming pool.

Benefits

• Highly competitive wages.
• Exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates and their family members.
• 401(k) matching program for eligible associates.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Discounts at Crescent-managed properties in North America for associates and their family members.
• Hotel room discounts at Marriott properties worldwide.
• Free parking.
• Free meals.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Learning and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed