Chief Engineer

Home 2 Suites West Lafayette • West Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

The Chief Engineer supervises the operation, maintenance, and repair of the overall hotel operation and manages the hotel’s maintenance staff and preventive maintenance projects. The role oversees renovations and work involving plumbing, painting, sheetrock, electrical systems, and carpentry, and may coordinate with contractors on renovations, remodeling, and new construction. The Chief Engineer may also oversee custodial work as needed while providing service and satisfaction to hotel guests, demonstrating effective performance, and following security and liability measures to protect hotel and company assets.

The position is responsible for the property’s equipment and building structure, including refrigeration and air conditioning, fire alarms, boilers, power systems, and emergency generators. It also directs maintenance employees, monitors code and safety compliance, manages work orders and repairs, supports remodeling and refurbishing, and coordinates hotel emergency procedures with hotel and corporate leadership.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of building management.
• Extensive experience installing and troubleshooting electrical switches, operating boilers, and repairing appliances.
• Complete understanding of building systems, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and life safety.
• Remain current on related technology advances that could enhance hotel operations.
• Vocational schooling, certification, and/or related experience in HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience.
• Knowledge of hotel operations.
• Leadership skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to walk, climb, bend, lift, push, and pull; work in cramped areas and noisy locations; and tolerate extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to operate in mentally and physically stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

• College degree or college courses related to engineering are helpful.
• Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth hotel operations and a positive guest experience.
• Monitor compliance with state building codes, OSHA safety codes, and Fire Department safety and evacuation standards.
• Recruit, interview, and assist in recommending prospective maintenance employees; evaluate performance and recommend discipline or rewards.
• Manage the maintenance and operation of property equipment and the building structure, including refrigeration and air conditioning, fire alarms, boilers, primary and secondary power systems, and emergency generators.
• Direct maintenance staff and assign tasks.
• Operate within budget and labor expense expectations.
• Maintain the aesthetics of the building’s exterior and interior; evaluate and coordinate remodeling projects, including labor and material scheduling.
• Identify maintenance and repair issues, initiate work orders, report and follow up on deficiencies, and complete assigned repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and maintain organized mechanical logs.
• Ensure correct use of office equipment, the EMS system, and Life Safety Systems.
• Resolve guest problems and handle guest requests promptly and according to hotel standards.
• Coordinate hotel emergency procedures with the general manager and Corporate Director of Engineering; assist with emergency-plan development, staff drills and training, and regular inspection and maintenance of emergency equipment.
• Oversee custodial work as necessary.
• Coordinate with contractors on renovations, remodeling projects, and new construction as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance and other supplemental options.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid PTO.
• Uniforms provided for most positions.
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed