Hotel Chief Engineer

Pyramid Global Hospitality•New Brunswick, NJ

5d•$88,900 - $110,700

About The Position

The Hotel Chief Engineer ensures the property’s equipment, furniture, systems, and facilities are maintained for effective operation and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The role uses internal staff and outside vendors to maintain and repair systems while meeting financial, guest satisfaction, and employee satisfaction goals. The Chief Engineer hires, trains, motivates, and supervises staff; monitors repairs, maintenance, and work orders; and keeps required records. The position assesses team productivity, updates processes, and ensures staff are properly trained and licensed. It works with Finance and the General Manager on operating budgets, forecasts, utility accruals, and capital expenditure budgets, and oversees contractors to ensure property standards are upheld. The role also communicates with employees, guests, and leadership; resolves guest maintenance requests promptly and efficiently; and fosters an engaged team through feedback, recognition, coaching, and performance documentation. A Certified Pool Operator License is required. A Black Seal License is preferred. Compensation is listed as $88,900–$110,700.

Requirements

Possess a Certified Pool Operator License.

Nice To Haves

Black Seal License.

Responsibilities

Maintain property equipment, furniture, systems, and facilities for effective operation and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Use internal staff and outside vendors to maintain and repair systems within budget guidelines.
Achieve financial, guest satisfaction, and employee satisfaction goals using sound business practices and creative approaches.
Interview, hire, train, and motivate staff responsible for maintaining and repairing systems and equipment.
Use systems to monitor repairs, maintenance, and work orders.
Monitor and maintain records in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
Assess team productivity and effectiveness, and train staff or modify processes accordingly.
Ensure staff are properly trained and licensed in accordance with applicable guidelines.
Communicate regularly with employees at all levels, guests, and leadership.
Work with Finance and the General Manager to develop property operating budgets, forecasts, and utility accruals, and assist with the capital expenditure budget.
Supervise outside contractors to ensure property standards are upheld.
Ensure guest maintenance requests and questions are resolved promptly, efficiently, and within established guidelines.
Recommend or work with the General Manager or designee to establish appropriate department or property guidelines.
Build an engaged team through regular feedback, recognition, and inclusion in processes; counsel, coach, and document performance challenges as needed.