Chief Engineer - Hilton Garden Inn Tinley Park, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Chief Engineer for the Hilton Garden Inn in Tinley Park, IL.

Job Purpose :

The Chief Engineer is responsible for maintaining the overall operation of the maintenance department and the appearance and working order of the hotel, and is responsible for the administration of the company’s maintenance and life safety programs to include purchasing, preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, hotel security and life safety and supervision of the maintenance department. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they’ve made the right choice to stay with us.

• Ensure customer satisfaction at all times, modeling and adhering to the Guest Service Standards
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of the maintenance staff department, inspecting work performance to ensure compliance to procedures, policies and expectations.
• Ensure effective scheduling to achieve both financial objectives and maintain product quality.
• Monitor budget and control departmental expenses, including maintenance contracts, utility expenses.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and Capital plans which support the overall objectives of the hotel
• Ensure compliance with all company, state, local and federal policies / guidelines pertaining to the maintenance of a clean, safe environment for associates, guests and vendors.
• Ensure proper operations of the hotel’s equipment and systems, to include life safety, telecommunications, key control, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, power plant, pool, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment and any other related systems and equipment.
• Ensure maintenance request orders are handled in a prompt and courteous manner including logging and follow up.
• Hire, train, supervise, coach and conduct employee performance evaluations of department associates.
• Communicate with Assistant General Manager, OM and / or General Manager on a regular basis regarding the specific and overall condition of the building structure(s), related systems, and equipment offering prudent, cost effective proposals for maintaining these systems.
• Supervise any external contractors who may be employed by the hotel to carry out maintenance work.
• Adheres to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company

Qualifications and Requirements :

High School diploma / Secondary qualification or equivalent.

Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards.

This job requires the ability to perform the following :

Other :

Amazing Benefits At A Glance :

Salary-$65,000 - $70,000 annually

Insurance : Medical, dental, vision insurance available for full-time employees and their families; Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance; Supplemental Life Insurance; and Flexible Savings Account

Retirement : After 6 months of employment, employees are eligible to enroll for 401k with up to a 5% company match

Paid Time Off : Vacation Time - 80 hours on your first 3 years of service; Sick Time – 1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked

Paid Holidays : New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day

Other benefits : Career Growth Opportunities / Manager Training Program, Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio, Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other), Cell phone allowance, Access to our Talent team to help you reach your career goals.