Complex Chief Engineer

Hersha Hospitality Management LP•Brooklyn, NY

About The Position

The Complex Chief Engineer manages maintenance functions and engineering staff for multiple hotels, ensuring hotel structures are maintained in accordance with established HHM, guest-service, and sustainability standards. The role oversees maintenance staff and projects, coordinates third-party vendors, conducts inspections, completes and tracks preventive maintenance, and helps maintain guest satisfaction and the appearance and safety of hotel properties. The position may provide a career path to Regional Director of Engineering.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or trade-school coursework in a related field preferred.
Previous engineering or maintenance experience in a hotel setting is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they work in accordance with brand or hotel standards and HHM core values.
Manage and coordinate bids, quotes, and contracts for third-party vendors.
Manage in-house maintenance projects or PIPs.
Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
Install or repair sheetrock and other wall coverings; paint designated areas and items.
Install and replace basic electrical fixtures, switches, receptacles, light bulbs, and fixtures.
Install, replace, and program televisions.
Perform minor plumbing functions.
Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps and perform preventive maintenance on units.
Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, complete work orders, and maintain accurate records for rooms and equipment.
Maintain building exteriors and the curb appeal of hotel grounds.
Refurbish, paint, and finish furniture and fixtures as needed.
Test, examine, and maintain hotel life-safety systems to ensure they are operational.
Maintain repair and preventive-maintenance records and coordinate compliance with service contracts.
Perform and maintain work in accordance with local, state, and federal codes.
Monitor guest-satisfaction scores and work to improve departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
Perform other duties as requested by management.