Chief Engineer

Stonebridge Hospitality Management•Needham, AL

About The Position

The Chief Engineer oversees hotel maintenance operations to ensure systems—including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and energy controls—function efficiently. The role manages maintenance staff and contractors, ensures compliance with safety standards, and supports timely project completion to maintain guest satisfaction and hotel operations. The Chief Engineer supervises the Maintenance Department and reports to the General Manager. The position includes indoor and outdoor work with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, vibration, and mechanical equipment. It requires frequent walking and standing, and lifting objects up to 50 pounds. The employee must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may be on call for emergencies. The stated starting pay is $70,000 per year.

Requirements

Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in hotel engineering or maintenance management.
Strong knowledge of refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, and energy-control systems.
Ability to manage maintenance staff and contractors, including hiring, training, and evaluation.
Experience with budgeting, inventory management, and purchasing for maintenance operations.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle emergency situations effectively.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail in project planning and execution.
Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate with other departments, vendors, and management.
Familiarity with safety and compliance protocols.
Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with potential on-call responsibilities for emergencies.
Ability to perform frequent walking and standing and lift objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Provide professional and courteous guest service.
Supervise maintenance operations, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, A/C units, lighting, and fire/life safety systems.
Monitor and manage electric, gas, oil, and water consumption for efficiency.
Oversee contracted electrical, plumbing, and cleaning services to meet hotel standards and guest expectations.
Supervise maintenance staff, including hiring, training, evaluations, and scheduling.
Ensure maintenance projects are completed accurately and on time according to specifications.
Coordinate with Housekeeping and Security on operations, key control, and safety procedures.
Assist with project planning and work with architects and contractors on bids and blueprints.
Manage maintenance agreements and contracts, including landscaping and snow removal.
Develop and maintain maintenance programs for guest rooms, public spaces, and hotel equipment.
Manage inventory, purchasing, and departmental budget development.
Maintain clean and organized workspaces and attend meetings as required by the General Manager.
Train staff on emergency procedures and follow safety and compliance protocols.