Maintenance Supervisor - Fairfield Inn by Marriott Cambridge

Hotel•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Cambridge, a Colwen Hotels property, is seeking a friendly and detail-oriented Maintenance Supervisor to lead the day-to-day maintenance of the hotel. The role helps ensure the property is safe and functional for associates and guests. The ideal candidate is organized and has working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and safety standards and requirements. The position oversees and participates in hotel operations and maintenance, diagnoses and repairs equipment and mechanical systems, coordinates vendors and inspections, and carries out preventive maintenance. It may also include Manager on Duty responsibilities, rotational hours, weekends, holidays, odd hours, and on-call work for emergencies.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience.
Previous hotel engineering experience preferred.
Strong leadership skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
Working knowledge of fire protection and life safety systems.
Reliable, with the ability to multitask and work under pressure.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with common computer software programs, such as Microsoft Office.
Willingness to work a rotational schedule, including weekends and holidays, odd hours, and on call as needed for emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Previous hotel engineering experience.
Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and refrigeration.

Responsibilities

Oversee and participate in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the assigned hotel.
Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in electrical and mechanical systems, including HVAC and plumbing, and other hotel equipment as needed.
Follow OSHA guidelines to maintain a safe work environment, including lockout/tagout procedures and maintaining MSDS sheets.
Conduct the ongoing room preventive maintenance program according to the maintenance manual.
Review maintenance problems, complaints, and work orders to prioritize and schedule work.
Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctioning equipment and mechanical systems.
Inspect the property to identify potential and current maintenance needs.
Solicit contractor bids and evaluate proposals.
Ensure signed vendor agreements and Certificates of Insurance are in place before work begins.
Coordinate with local health, safety, fire, and building inspectors to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
Perform scheduled and as-needed preventive maintenance assignments.
Complete required maintenance logs.
Maintain building exterior areas not serviced by contractors, such as snow removal, lawn care, and painting.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Handle Manager on Duty responsibilities as needed.