Maintenance Chief Engineer

Northwest x Southern Hospitality•Post Falls, ID

About The Position

The Maintenance Chief Engineer manages, plans, and executes the daily activities of the Maintenance Department at a new 151-room Hyatt Place hotel in Post Falls, Idaho. Responsibilities include oversight of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems and related equipment, with particular attention to safety, guest satisfaction, security, asset protection, and required standards. The position supervises day-to-day operations, recommends and implements procedural changes, and monitors and controls expenses.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED.
Demonstrated organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude, including the ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, HRIS, and payroll functionality.
Comprehensive knowledge of facility management trades and practices, with basic knowledge or understanding of hotel equipment, cleaning chemicals and compounds, and proper methods for cleaning and maintaining linens, carpets, draperies, wood, marble, ceramic tile, vinyl tile, porcelain, and other hard surfaces.
Comprehensive knowledge of skilled trade activities in plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, electrical and mechanical work, and painting.

Nice To Haves

A degree in hospitality or a related field of study.
Two or more years of maintenance or facility management experience.
Two years of hotel supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Manage, plan, and execute daily Maintenance Department activities.
Oversee mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, and related equipment.
Maintain focus on safety, guest satisfaction, security, asset protection, and required standards.
Supervise day-to-day operations.
Recommend and implement procedural changes.
Monitor and control expenses.

Benefits

Six paid holidays after one year of service, or upon hire for salaried team members.
Paid time off available after one full year of service, accruing from day one; accrual increases with tenure.
Bereavement leave.
Jury and witness duty support.
Community volunteer events.
Social event outings.
Medical and prescription insurance.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Hostcare.
Company-paid life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with matching.
Team member travel discounts.
Monthly team member recognition.
Service recognition awards.
Incentive programs.
Referral bonuses.
Earned wage access.
Career advancement opportunities and preparation for future roles.