Chief Engineer

Stonebridge Hospitality Associates•Needham, MA

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About The Position

The Chief Engineer oversees the hotel’s maintenance operations and manages the maintenance department. The role ensures hotel systems—including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, air conditioning, lighting, energy controls, and fire/life safety systems—operate efficiently and safely. The Chief Engineer also manages staff and contractors, maintenance projects, service agreements, inventory, purchasing, and departmental budgets, supporting guest satisfaction and hotel operations.

Requirements

At least 3–5 years of experience in hotel engineering or maintenance management.
Strong knowledge of refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, and energy-control systems.
Proven ability to manage maintenance staff and contractors, including hiring, training, and evaluation.
Experience with budgeting, inventory management, and purchasing for maintenance operations.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to handle emergency situations effectively.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail in project planning and execution.
Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with other departments, vendors, and management.
Familiarity with safety and compliance protocols, including training staff on emergency procedures.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and potentially be on call for emergencies.
Ability to perform the duties with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide professional and courteous guest service.
Supervise maintenance operations, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, air conditioning, lighting, and fire/life safety systems.
Monitor and manage consumption of electricity, gas, oil, and water to improve efficiency.
Oversee contracted services, including 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 applicable safety and compliance protocols.