Chief Engineer - Hampton Inn Holland

Suburban Inns•Holland, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer is responsible for overall operations of the maintenance department, following Suburban Inns’ core values and brand standards and working to ensure guest satisfaction. The role oversees the mechanical areas of the hotel, restaurant, and grounds to keep the property operating efficiently. Responsibilities include maintaining HVAC and lighting systems, performing and overseeing preventive maintenance, managing department staff and supplies, coordinating repairs, and maintaining property safety and security. The position requires a flexible schedule, including weekend availability, and may require travel to other Suburban Inns properties or locations. Uniform and name tag are provided; team members are responsible for close-toed shoes. Responsibilities may change or expand according to business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent formal education.
At least two years of job-related experience.
Ability to interpret or extract information and perform arithmetic functions; may require typing, basic computer knowledge, record keeping, or word processing.
Good communication skills.
Excellent driving record.
Flexible availability for day, evening, night, holiday, and/or weekend assignments; schedule varies according to business demands.
Weekend availability required (Friday through Sunday).
Ability to travel to other Suburban Inns properties, client locations, or other locations as needed.

Responsibilities

Greet guests in a friendly, positive manner, ask questions, and make personal connections so they feel welcome and valued.
Repair and service HVAC systems and maintain an ongoing energy management program for HVAC and lighting systems.
Install, connect, or adjust thermostats, humidistats, timers, and heating or air-conditioning equipment.
Review blueprints, design specifications, and manufacturers’ recommendations to determine equipment configuration and installation requirements.
Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment according to wiring diagrams.
Inspect and test systems for compliance with plans and specifications and to detect or locate malfunctions.
Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, and unusual occurrences on work orders.
Install and test programmable or wireless thermostats and adjust system controls to manufacturer-recommended settings.
Recommend, develop, and perform preventive and general maintenance procedures, including cleaning equipment, oiling parts, and changing filters.
Assemble, position, and mount heating or cooling equipment according to blueprints or manufacturer specifications.
Hire, train, and supervise maintenance team members and schedule their work hours.
Maintain a supplier list and order parts and supplies within the company budget, seeking General Manager or Assistant General Manager approval for major purchases.
Use Quore to document maintenance issues and corrective work.
Oversee daily swimming pool and spa water checks and filtering-system checks.
Maintain property security, including master keys, security cameras, and door locks.
Conduct property walk-arounds, address issues, pick up trash and used towels, monitor safety and security, and report problems to the appropriate department or General Manager.
Coordinate facility repairs among staff and prioritize guest requests and comfort.
Maintain required records and certificates, including pool, spa, boiler, and elevator documentation.
Update Safety Data Sheets as needed.
Oversee the preventive maintenance program, ensure tasks are completed on time and to company standards, and assist with maintenance tasks as needed.
Assist with inspection of fire protection systems and train personnel in their use.
Assist with grounds beautification.
Coordinate outside contractor work for repairs that cannot be handled by Suburban Inns team members; obtain General Manager approval before hiring contractors.
Drive company vehicles and operate heavy machinery, including lawn-care and snow-removal equipment.
Follow Suburban Inns processes and maintain regular and recurrent attendance.
Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

Employee and friends-and-family hotel and restaurant discounts.
Earned paid time off for all team members.
Health, vision, dental, and life insurance for full-time team members.
Flexible schedules.
Holiday pay.
Eight hours of paid volunteer time per year.
Floating holiday.
Advancement and professional growth opportunities.
Monetary recognition program.
Monetary referral program.
100% paid maternity, paternity, or adoption leave for those who qualify for FMLA.
Employee Assistance Program through Pine Rest, including three free counseling visits, an online library, and access to legal, financial, and elder-care consultations.