Chief Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

DoubleTree by Hilton Deerfield Beach Boca Raton•Deerfield Beach, FL

About The Position

The Chief Engineer manages the hotel’s general and preventative maintenance functions to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel structure. The role includes leading and supporting associates, overseeing vendors and projects, performing and supervising repairs, maintaining equipment and building systems, and ensuring safety and code compliance. The Chief Engineer also maintains the building exterior and curb appeal in accordance with EarthView sustainability guidelines and works to increase guest satisfaction scores. The work schedule varies and may include holidays, weekends, or alternate shifts. The position requires extended periods of standing and walking, as well as pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. A high school diploma and/or related trade-school coursework is preferred. Previous supervisory engineering or maintenance experience, or equivalent training, and HVAC certification are required. Other certifications may be required based on local needs.

Requirements

Previous supervisory engineer or maintenance experience, or equivalent training, is required.
HVAC certification is required.
Other certifications may be required based on local needs.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma and/or trade-school coursework in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates to ensure they perform in accordance with brand standards and HHM core values.
Manage and coordinate bids, quotes, and contracts for third-party vendors.
Oversee small projects or Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) and report on work progress.
Perform and oversee repairs and maintenance, including sheetrock repair, painting, furniture refinishing, and replacement of electrical and plumbing fixtures.
Troubleshoot kitchen equipment and repair heating and cooling pumps.
Install and program televisions.
Maintain accurate preventative-maintenance records for all rooms and equipment.
Test and maintain life-safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational.
Coordinate service-contract compliance and ensure work meets local, state, and federal codes.
Maintain the building exterior and curb appeal while following EarthView sustainability guidelines.
Follow safe work habits and MSDS and OSHA standards while working to increase guest satisfaction scores.