Chief Engineer

Overview

Description
The Hampton Inn Norfolk/Chesapeake is searching for an outgoing and energetic person with strong attention to detail to be its next Chief Engineer. Our hotel boasts 118 well maintained guestrooms and a fantastic positive work environment. The Chief Engineer must ensure all aspects of the hotel are strongly maintained in accordance with Hilton brand standards at all times.

• Coordinating and executing a guestroom preventative maintenance program.
• Handling all maintenance related guest complaints, issues, and requests.
• Performing repairs and maintenance on major equipment including, but not limited to: laundry and kitchen equipment, pumps, motors, air handlers, cooling towers, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, and operating equipment (vacuums).
• Performing repairs in guestrooms (e.g., broken cabinetry, sofa frames, major appliances, mirrored sliders) and completing exterior repairs and shop projects as assigned by the General Manager.
• Hiring, training, and scheduling all engineering department employees.
• Following hotel purchasing SOPs to order supplies and materials in accordance with the monthly departmental budget.
• Providing on-call response to building issues on a 24/7 basis.
• Conducting preventative maintenance on all major equipment including laundry equipment, cooling tower, PTAC units, pumps, and motors.
• Conducting daily pre-shift meetings with engineering staff to assign work duties and projects.
• Keeping files and logs on inspection reports, PTAC maintenance, guestroom preventative maintenance, etc.
• Ensuring all aspects of the hotel are maintained in accordance with Hilton Brand Standards.
• Completing miscellaneous projects assigned by the General Manager.

Note: This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Significant experience with all maintenance.
• Good mechanical trouble-shooting and analytical skills.
• General handyman skills.
• Great attitude and maturity to work with limited supervision.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required.

• Education – High school diploma required.
• Professional tradesman certification in at least one discipline: electrician, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, carpentry.
• Experience – Five years experience in related field preferred.
• Two years experience as a head or Assistant Chief Engineer in same or similar environment.

• Excellent benefits and compensation.
• All applicants must apply online at

This description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.