Chief Engineer at TownePlace Suites Glendale

Champaign, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operations Maintenance, Guest Satisfaction, Cost Control, Profitability, Staff Supervision, HVAC, Fire Safety, Record Keeping, Safety Compliance, Inventory Management, Emergency Systems Testing, Energy Conservation, Team Leadership, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Building Management

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Description Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels throughout the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our service ethos is proactive and holistic, fostering an environment where guests feel truly welcomed and supported at every interaction. Our culture is people-focused, data-driven, and results-oriented. Summary: The Chief Engineer at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana is responsible for ensuring proper operations maintenance, service, and repair of all equipment while supporting the goals of guest satisfaction, cost control, and profitability. Duties & Responsibilities: Maximize maintenance team potential with a balanced focus on operations, guests, employee and owner’s satisfaction Represent the engineering department during the daily HOD morning meetings Prioritize, plan, schedule, assign, and supervise the engineering department staff Respond to guest's maintenance needs promptly and ensure guests receive professional, efficient, prompt, and courteous service to hotel standards Install and maintain all equipment related to HVAC, DG Sets, Water treatment, Fire Safety, etc. Ensure proper records are kept relating to all the plant and equipment for the hotel including repair and service records Take responsibility for the cleanliness and safety aspects of all plant and mechanical equipment rooms Perform daily and weekly property document inspections Ensure property, grounds, physical plant and work areas are maintained to standard and that all safety equipment and conditions are to code Establish and maintain department equipment and supply inventory levels appropriate to property requirements Provide training to staff on supplies, inventory, maintenance, and ordering procedures Maintain, monitor, and test hotel's emergency and security systems like fire alarm, CCTV, baggage scanners etc. Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs Develop, implement, and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses Ensure maintenance staff wears proper uniforms with name tag and upholds hotels grooming and hygiene standards Requirements Qualifications: Have 5 years maintenance experience or 3 years supervisory in a hotel environment Have advanced knowledge of building management/engineering Display excellent written and verbal communication skills Commit to delivering a high level of customer service Benefits: Competitive salary Annual review with increase potential 401k program with company match Additional benefits may be available Arbor’s Guiding Principles: Arbor Lodging focuses on Five Guiding Principles to foster a culture where growth, development, and progression thrive within the properties: Do the Right Thing - Operate and act with integrity in all you do even when it is not convenient. Lead with Heart - Be kind, passionate and hospitable. Be Accountable - Take ownership and deliver results. Aim Higher - Go above and beyond to exceed expectations and pursue thoughtful change. Celebrate Differences - Embrace diversity; respect individual opinions and ideas. Arbor Lodging Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arbor Lodging Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Responsibilities

The Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring the proper operation, maintenance, service, and repair of all hotel equipment while supporting guest satisfaction, cost control, and profitability goals. Key duties include supervising the maintenance team, responding to guest needs promptly, and managing all plant and mechanical systems.