Hotel Chief Engineer-Holiday Inn Winchester

HOTEL CHIEF ENGINEER (must have hotel exp)

Job Summary

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall maintenance safety and physical condition of the hotel. This role oversees preventive maintenance programs life safety systems vendor management and emergency response to ensure compliance with brand standards local/state codes and company expectations. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on protecting the asset supporting hotel operations and delivering a safe well-maintained guest experience.

Schedule & Availability

• Hours are typically daytime

• Must be available for on-call coverage emergencies and operational needs including occasional evenings weekends and holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Develop implement and maintain a documented preventive maintenance (PM) program for guest rooms public areas back-of-house kitchen exterior and grounds

• Ensure compliance with IHG brand standards life safety requirements OSHA guidelines and all local/state/federal codes

• Oversee maintenance and repair of HVAC electrical plumbing carpentry and building systems

• Lead emergency preparedness and response programs; ensure team knowledge of emergency procedures shut-offs fire panel and safety equipment

• Maintain hotel curb appeal including landscaping snow removal painting and exterior upkeep

• Manage vendors and service contracts; review annually to ensure quality and cost effectiveness

• Monitor departmental expenses labor and overtime to stay within forecasted budgets

• Support and improve guest satisfaction scores related to the physical plant and maintenance response

• Ensure the hotel is always prepared for and passes brand QA inspections

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of engineering workspaces

• Complete work orders and assist with hands-on repairs as needed (lighting ceiling tiles patching minor repairs etc.)

Leadership & Communication

• Foster a positive respectful and accountable work environment

• Train coach and develop engineering team members; ensure required brand training is completed and documented

• Communicate clearly with hotel leadership and follow through on guest and operational requests

• Serve as a calm steady leader during emergencies or high-activity periods

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience with 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree or higher preferred

• Trade experience or training in one or more of the following: HVAC electrical plumbing carpentry

• Strong working knowledge of hotel operations safety programs and maintenance systems

• Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English

• Comfortable using basic computer systems for work orders reports and tracking

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand walk climb read and lift 2550 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation