Experience Chief Engineer

Schulte Companies • Wilmington, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Schulte Hospitality Group is hiring an experienced, service-oriented Chief Engineer for Hotel Ballast. The role leads hotel maintenance operations and preventive maintenance programs, supports guest satisfaction, maintains the property and grounds, and helps ensure safe working conditions and emergency readiness. The Chief Engineer also supervises direct reports and coordinates contracted capital projects.

The company describes its workplace as inclusive, employee-focused, and supportive of employee development and career growth. Schulte Hospitality Group operates more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries.

Requirements

• High school education required.
• At least five years in a maintenance leadership position; hotel experience preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to exceed the expectations of guests and team members.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel; Outlook skills are a plus.
• Detail-oriented approach and commitment to excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Post-high-school education preferred.
• Two years of college or trade-school equivalent in mechanical, electrical, and/or technical disciplines preferred but not required.
• Certified pool operator certification preferred.
• Maintenance leadership experience within hotels preferred.
• Outlook skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure preventive maintenance programs meet brand standards, including maintenance of 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 work; prioritize and complete work orders promptly and monitor deficiencies.
• Ensure swimming pool and spa maintenance follows 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 about 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 time.
• Serve on the emergency organization team and develop expertise in life safety.
• Be aware of fire, safety, and protection equipment and hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business objectives.

Benefits

• Daily Pay, allowing associates to get paid today for work performed today.
• Free telemedicine and virtual mental health care access for all associates starting on day one.
• Multiple health insurance and 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 on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships, and more.
• Flexible work environment and opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED