SpringHill Suites - Chief Engineer
About The Position
Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a service-oriented Chief Engineer for SpringHill Suites. The role oversees hotel maintenance, safety, and physical property upkeep while supporting guest satisfaction and business objectives. The Chief Engineer ensures preventive maintenance meets brand standards, manages work orders and supplies, maintains the hotel grounds and building exterior, and helps coordinate contracted capital projects. The position also includes educating hotel personnel on emergency procedures, participating in the property emergency organization, and leading direct reports.
Requirements
- High school education required.
- At least five years in a maintenance leadership position; hotel experience preferred.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Ability to exceed the expectations of guests and team members.
- Strong time management skills.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel; Outlook skills are a plus.
- Detail-oriented approach and commitment to excellence.
Nice To Haves
- Post-high-school education.
- Two years of college or trade school equivalent in mechanical, electrical, and/or technical disciplines.
- Certified pool operator certification.
Responsibilities
- Ensure proactive preventive maintenance programs meet brand standards for laundry equipment, heating and air conditioning units, ice machines, fire extinguishers and smoke alarms, and plumbing.
- Follow safe working practices and maintain safe working conditions.
- Inspect guest rooms after preventive maintenance and review problems with maintenance staff.
- Maintain a current inventory of supplies.
- Maintain a work order assignment program for completed and pending orders; prioritize and complete work orders promptly and monitor deficiencies.
- Ensure swimming pool and spa maintenance is performed according to brand standards and health department regulations.
- Maintain hotel grounds, curb appeal, and building exteriors.
- Assist other departments with guest requests and concerns.
- Assist in coordinating and supervising contracted capital projects.
- Educate hotel personnel on emergency procedures and safety precautions.
- Hire, coach, and discipline direct reports.
- Participate in regularly scheduled property walkthroughs and report or fix identified deficiencies within an appropriate timeframe.
- Serve on the emergency organization team and develop expertise in life safety.
- Remain aware of fire, safety, and protection equipment and hazards.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet business objectives.
Benefits
- Daily Pay access
- Free telemedicine and virtual mental health care access for all associates starting on day one
- Multiple health insurance options
- Life insurance options
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for eligible associates, in accordance with company policy
- Holiday pay
- Pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Schulte Savings Marketplace discounts, including event tickets, electronics, and gym memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
