Chief Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3–5 years of hotel maintenance experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and hotel maintenance management systems.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Budgeting and financial management experience.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform hands-on maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Availability to respond to after-hours emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Technical certification, vocational training, or an associate degree in engineering, maintenance, or a related field.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all hotel engineering and maintenance operations.
• Implement and complete preventive maintenance programs according to Hyatt standards.
• Maintain guest rooms, public areas, meeting spaces, exterior grounds, and back-of-house facilities.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building automation systems.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from guests and hotel departments.
• Inspect the property regularly and identify needed repairs and improvements.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, OSHA requirements, and hotel safety policies.
• Maintain fire and life safety systems, emergency equipment, permits, licenses, and inspection records.
• Lead safety inspections and corrective action plans.
• Assist with planning and executing capital improvement projects and renovations.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and service providers; monitor project timelines, budgets, and quality; and minimize disruption to guests.
• Develop and manage the engineering department budget and monitor utility consumption, recommending energy-saving initiatives.
• Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and maintenance supplies; obtain quotes and negotiate with contractors and vendors; and control expenses while preserving property quality and guest satisfaction.
• Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate engineering team members.
• Promote safety, accountability, and teamwork; conduct performance evaluations and coaching; and assist with emergency-response procedures and staff training.
• Resolve guest-impacting maintenance issues quickly and professionally and participate in guest recovery when maintenance concerns arise.
• Maintain clean, functional, and well-presented facilities to support guest satisfaction.
• Meet or exceed Hyatt property-condition standards, complete preventive maintenance on schedule, resolve work orders timely, maintain compliance, minimize downtime, and support overall hotel performance.