Chief Engineer

Arbor Lodging • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the proper operation, maintenance, servicing, and repair of hotel equipment while supporting guest satisfaction, cost control, and profitability. The role leads the engineering department, responds to guest maintenance needs, maintains building systems and safety equipment, and oversees emergency, security, and energy-conservation programs. The Chief Engineer also ensures property facilities and work areas meet hotel standards and that equipment, service records, supplies, and staff practices are appropriately managed.

Requirements

• A BA or college degree in a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Five years of maintenance experience or three years of supervisory experience in a hotel environment.
• Advanced knowledge of building management and engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the maintenance team’s potential while balancing operational, guest, employee, and owner satisfaction.
• Represent the engineering department at daily HOD morning meetings.
• Prioritize, plan, schedule, assign, and supervise engineering department staff.
• Respond promptly to guests’ maintenance needs and ensure professional, efficient, courteous service to hotel standards.
• Install and maintain equipment related to HVAC, DG sets, water treatment, fire safety, and other systems.
• Maintain proper records for hotel plant and equipment, including repair and service records.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety in plant and mechanical equipment rooms.
• Perform daily and weekly property document inspections.
• Maintain the property, grounds, physical plant, and work areas to standard, and ensure safety equipment and conditions comply with code.
• Establish and maintain department equipment and supply inventory levels appropriate to property requirements.
• Train staff on supplies, inventory, maintenance, and ordering procedures.
• Maintain, monitor, and test hotel emergency and security systems, including fire alarms, CCTV, and baggage scanners.
• Develop, implement, and direct emergency programs.
• Develop, implement, and manage property energy-conservation programs to minimize expenses.
• Ensure maintenance staff wear proper uniforms with name tags and uphold hotel grooming and hygiene standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Annual review with potential for an increase.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Additional benefits may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager