Chief Maintenance Engineer

Hilton • Little Rock, AR

257d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Join our team at the Little Rock Embassy Suites as we seek an experienced Chief Engineer to lead the engineering operations of our 251-suite property, complete with 24,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Located in the heart of Arkansas's vibrant capital, our hotel is a hub of hospitality excellence, surrounded by iconic attractions like the Clinton Presidential Library, the Arkansas River Trail, and a thriving downtown scene. As Chief Engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining operational excellence, ensuring safety, functionality, and guest satisfaction at the highest standards. We are looking for an innovative leader skilled in strategic planning, preventative maintenance, and fostering a collaborative team culture. In this role, you'll have the chance to guide a dedicated team, implement best practices, and create exceptional experiences for our guests. If you're passionate about operations, guest satisfaction, and inspiring a team to success, we invite you to join us. Be part of the Little Rock Embassy Suites where your leadership and expertise will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of engineering experience to include mechanical, electrical and plumbing
• Prior supervisory/leadership experience
• Prior responsibility for a department budget with a fundamental understanding of a P&L statement, labor costs and other R&M expenses
• Experience in managing utilities and energy systems
• Understanding of capital planning and replacement cycles
• Experience with NFPA fire code and life safety systems, controls
• Experience working with industrial laundry and kitchen equipment
• Certifications in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and train a diverse and effective team in accordance with Atrium Core Values
• Manage engineering associates by ensuring they understand employment practices, recommending employment decisions and corrective action, supporting performance management, and implementing discipline
• Maintain an adequate inventory of parts and supplies
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in mechanical and electrical systems and other equipment throughout the hotel
• Participate in the development of the engineering and Capital budget, which at times involves strategic agility and sound planning capability
• Create work schedules while managing and measuring departmental needs and productivity
• Oversee preventative maintenance assignments and the execution of Capital projects in partnership with the Atrium capital team
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and all relevant Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
• Track guest room requests for servicing and ensuring completion
• Serve as the head of the property's loss prevention and risk management programs, managing the hotel loss prevention committees and ensuring all life safety systems are code compliant with the brand and the authority having jurisdiction (i.e. Fire Marshall, Building Inspector, etc.)
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures, including reporting accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to management
• Any and all other work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position

Benefits

• Daily Pay - Get paid when you need it
• Exclusive Travel Discounts - Save big at Marriott and Hilton properties
• 401k Plans - Invest in your future
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance - Your health matters to us
• Additional Property-Specific Perks - Because every location has something special to offer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Accommodation