Chief Engineer

Hilton Garden Inn Beavercreek•Beavercreek, OH

23d

About The Position

The Chief Engineer leads the maintenance team and oversees maintenance of the hotel’s building and grounds, along with the operation of its equipment and mechanical and electrical systems, to support uninterrupted daily operations. The role maintains and repairs building interiors and exteriors; equipment; plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, and domestic water systems; and architectural features and finishes. The Chief Engineer completes work orders and maintenance logs, troubleshoots physical plant systems, inspects the property, plans and carries out maintenance projects, coordinates contractors, and performs scheduled preventive maintenance. The position also monitors the chart of accounts against the budget and schedules the maintenance team to support the hotel’s overall functionality. The Chief Engineer attends required company, manager, and employee meetings; follows policies, safety, security, and emergency procedures; responds to emergencies; uses protective equipment; and reports accidents, injuries, hazards, near misses, defective equipment, and property damage or loss. The position may also perform related duties requested by a supervisor and assist other team members. The work involves communicating with guests and coworkers, standing and walking for extended periods, lifting more than 70 pounds, pushing 250-pound carts, and assisting with heavier loads. It requires manual dexterity and frequent reaching, twisting, bending, stooping, stair and ladder climbing, and handling equipment. The work environment is physically demanding and may involve fluctuating adverse temperatures.

Requirements

At least 5 years of maintenance experience.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
Background in building trades and/or graduation from a technical school.
General knowledge and experience in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other building maintenance trades.
Ability to communicate effectively with guests and coworkers.
Ability to stand and/or walk for varying lengths of time, often for long periods.
Ability to lift in excess of 70 pounds individually, push 250-pound carts, or collectively help move heavier loads.
Manual dexterity to use and operate necessary equipment.
Ability to reach and bend for varying lengths of time, often for long periods.
Ability to work in a physically demanding environment with fluctuating adverse temperatures.

Responsibilities

Lead the maintenance team and maintain the hotel’s building, grounds, equipment, and mechanical and electrical systems.
Maintain and repair the interior and exterior of the building.
Clean, lubricate, repair, and perform general maintenance on equipment.
Repair and maintain plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, and domestic water systems.
Complete work orders and maintenance logs.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair systems in the physical plant.
Inspect the property to identify potential and current maintenance needs.
Plan and execute ongoing maintenance projects.
Work with contractors and ensure their work meets specifications.
Repair, paint, and install architectural features and finishes.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance assignments.
Keep the chart of accounts aligned with the budget and budgeted goals.
Schedule the maintenance team to support the overall functionality of the hotel.
Attend company orientation and other required meetings, including manager and employee meetings set by the General Manager.
Follow company policies and procedures and safety, security, and emergency procedures.
Respond to emergencies and use protective equipment.
Report accidents, injuries, hazards, near misses, defective equipment, and property damage or loss to a supervisor.
Perform related duties requested by a supervisor and assist other team members when needed.