Chief Engineer OEM/HM

Crestline Hotels and Resorts•Allentown, PA

About The Position

The Chief Engineer leads the Engineering team to drive guest satisfaction and exceed guest expectations. The position is primarily responsible for maintaining the building, grounds, and mechanical equipment, with particular attention to safety, security, and asset protection. The role is also accountable for vendor oversight, the departmental budget, and the property’s preventative maintenance programs. The Chief Engineer oversees Engineering employees and hotel maintenance operations, including mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems. The position coordinates routine maintenance, repairs, replacements, projects, work orders, life-safety inspections, and emergency responses, while ensuring work complies with brand standards, applicable building codes, and safety requirements. The role also maintains work areas, tools, equipment, chemicals, and property grounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of maintenance experience.
Basic computer skills, including email, basic spreadsheet manipulation, and navigation of databases and systems.
Knowledge of methods and materials used in general building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, building and electrical units, and HVAC.
Current pool certification or the ability to obtain certification is required at properties with pool facilities.
Must possess or be able to obtain a certified pool operator license.

Nice To Haves

Hospitality experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate Engineering employees.
Conduct walk-throughs and assess safe, efficient maintenance and operation of the hotel’s physical structure, mechanical and electrical systems, HVAC systems, and related equipment.
Ensure projects, routine maintenance, repairs, and replacements are completed promptly and according to brand standards and applicable building codes.
Obtain and present cost-effective proposals for maintaining or repairing hotel systems.
Complete guest-response and preventative-maintenance work orders as necessary.
Schedule preventative maintenance in guest rooms and public spaces in coordination with other departments to limit guest impact.
Ensure life-safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested, and certified according to code and applicable brand standards.
Assess critical situations, including fires, natural disasters, and major mechanical malfunctions, and facilitate an immediate, appropriate response.
Maintain effective preventative-maintenance and work-order programs using electronic systems.
Organize materials, tools, and equipment for daily assignments; keep work areas clean and organized; and ensure proper use, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of tools.
Handle chemicals for designated uses and surfaces in accordance with Safety Data Sheets.
Ensure the key security program is in place and followed.
Ensure property grounds are maintained.
Provide vendor oversight and manage the departmental budget.