Hotel Chief Engineer

Aileron Management•Brookfield, WI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer manages maintenance technicians and ensures the overall operation of the hotel building. The role responds to maintenance requests from guests and co-workers, plans preventative maintenance, and manages the maintenance technicians on staff. The position maintains electrical and mechanical equipment used in heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, water-supply, and power systems; ensures work is completed to customer satisfaction; and prepares and follows the maintenance and equipment budget. The Chief Engineer also secures and reviews bids from outside contractors and may perform other duties as assigned. This role operates in an indoor hotel environment and outside, continuously uses tools and safety equipment, and is occasionally exposed to fumes, gases, odors, dust, and biohazards. The position may require a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, and some driving. The listed annual salary range is $48,000–$56,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

At least 1 year of hospitality maintenance experience.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent job-related experience.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work weekends and holidays.
Ability to bend over, stoop, crawl, and perform physically active work.
Ability to do some driving.

Nice To Haves

Hotel experience preferred.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Passion for performing repairs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Respond to maintenance requests from guests and co-workers.
Plan and carry out the preventative maintenance schedule and program.
Manage and supervise maintenance technicians, including staffing, training, and performance management.
Maintain electrical and mechanical equipment used in heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, water-supply, and power systems.
Ensure work is completed to customer satisfaction, resolving problems and complaints quickly and effectively.
Prepare and adhere to the maintenance and equipment budget.
Secure and review bids from outside contractors.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans, eligible the first of the month after 30 days.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance and long-term disability.
Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Account.
Short-term disability and accident plans.
Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid vacation, up to 10 days per year.
Paid sick time, up to 5 days per year.
7 paid holidays per year.
Referral program with $500 for referring someone.
Employee recognition program with gift cards.
Employee discounts.
On-Demand Pay, providing access to earned wages before the regular paycheck.
Hilton employee Team Member Travel Program.