Chief Engineer
Seattle, WA - USA
Job Summary
Title:Chief Engineer
Location:Seattle WA
FLSA:Exempt
Status:Full-time
Reports to:General Manager
Supervises:Maintenance Department
Pay Range:$115000 - $140000
Job Summary:The Chief Engineer oversees the maintenance operations of the hotel ensuring all systems including refrigeration heating plumbing and energy controls are functioning efficiently. This role manages maintenance staff and contractors ensuring compliance with safety standards and timely completion of projects to maintain guest satisfaction and hotel operations.
Essential Functionsand Duties:
Provide professional and courteous guest service at all times.
Supervise maintenance operations including refrigeration heating plumbing water treatment A/C units lighting and fire/life safety systems.
Monitor and manage energy consumption (electric gas oil water) for efficiency.
Oversee contracted services (electrical plumbing cleaning) to meet hotel standards and guest expectations.
Supervise maintenance staff including hiring training evaluations and scheduling.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of all maintenance projects according to specifications.
Coordinate with Housekeeping and Security on operations key control and safety procedures.
Assist with project planning and work closely with architects and contractors on bids and blueprints.
Manage maintenance agreements and contracts including landscaping and snow removal.
Develop and maintain maintenance programs for guest rooms public spaces and hotel equipment.
Perform inventory management purchasing duties and budget development for the department.
Ensure cleanliness and organization of workspaces and attend meetings as required by the General Manager.
Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Required Experience Education and Skills:
Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in hotel engineering or maintenance management.
Strong knowledge of systems including refrigeration heating plumbing water treatment and energy controls.
Proven ability to manage maintenance staff and contractors including hiring training and evaluation.
Experience with budgeting inventory management and purchasing for maintenance operations.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle emergency situations effectively.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail in project planning and execution.
Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with other departments vendors and management.
Familiarity with safety and compliance protocols including training staff on emergency procedures.
Work Environment:
Work involves both indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to varying temperatures.
Frequent walking standing and lifting of objects up to 50 lbs.
Exposure to noise vibration and mechanical equipment during maintenance tasks.
Must be available to work evenings weekends and holidays with potential on-call responsibilities for emergencies.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities dutiesor responsibilities that are required of theteam memberfor this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race color religion sex pregnancy national origin ancestry age marital status sexual orientation veteran status physical or mental disability or medical condition. All aspects of employment including recruitment hiring advancement compensation benefits training promotion transfer discipline layoff recall and termination will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members.
Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the positions requirements.
All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date. This position will no longer be available 30 days from:
Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical dental vision PTO 401(k) matching wellness support life and disability coverage savings accounts tuition aid and travel and lodging perks.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Stonebridge is a leading hospitality management company with 65+ hotels and 12,000+ rooms nationwide.