Chief Engineer - Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown
About The Position
Hotel Equities is seeking a dependable, service-oriented Chief Engineer for the Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown. The position maintains the hotel's physical facilities, equipment, and guest areas to help ensure a safe, clean, comfortable, and well-functioning environment. The Chief Engineer responds to maintenance needs, performs and oversees routine repairs and preventative maintenance, and supports hotel operations and business goals. The role oversees the Maintenance team and monitors projects, work orders, and goals. It inspects hotel spaces and systems, responds to requests and urgent property needs, completes maintenance documentation, and supports compliance with company, hotel brand, safety, and regulatory requirements. The position may also perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous hotel maintenance, engineering, facilities, or general building maintenance experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and general repair practices.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve routine maintenance issues.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to safely use basic hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
- Dependability, hands-on approach, and pride in maintaining a safe and well-kept hotel.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Professionalism, accountability, a positive attitude, and effective communication with guests, associates, and management.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach, and work in various positions for extended periods.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment, supplies, and materials as needed; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to use ladders and perform work at various heights when necessary.
- Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments and in varying temperatures.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with hotel maintenance/work order systems.
- Experience with Property Management Systems (PMS).
- Experience with preventative maintenance tracking systems.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with building management or maintenance systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance throughout the hotel.
- Oversee the Maintenance team and ensure projects, work orders, and goals are being met.
- Inspect guest rooms, public areas, equipment, and building systems to identify maintenance needs.
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests from guests, associates, and management.
- Maintain hotel facilities, equipment, and common areas in a safe and operational condition.
- Assist with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and other general maintenance tasks as needed.
- Complete work orders and document completed maintenance activities.
- Assist with preventative maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime and maintain property standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Follow company, hotel brand, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Respond appropriately to urgent property needs and support emergency maintenance situations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Potential quarterly bonuses based on team results.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid vacation, sick time where required by state law, and holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Cell phone allowance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Career growth opportunities and leadership development programs.
- Reduced hotel rates throughout the company portfolio.
- Employee referral program.
- Life insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Exclusive third-party discounts for shopping, travel, entertainment, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
