About this opportunity
TPG Hotels & Resorts lists this Chief Engineer opportunity in portsmouth, New Hampshire. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall maintenance and efficient operation of all building systems in a hotel including its mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. This role ensures that the hotel's facilities are in good working condition, safe for guests and staff, and compliant with local regulations. This includes managing a team of maintenance personnel, overseeing repairs and renovations, and ensuring that the property is compliant with all safety and regulatory standards.
What You'll Be Doing
Maintenance Management:
Plan and execute a preventive maintenance program for all hotel systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural elements.
Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and prioritize repairs.
Ensure that maintenance tasks are completed promptly and efficiently.
Recruit, train, and supervise a team of maintenance staff.
Assign tasks and responsibilities to maintenance personnel.
Provide coaching and mentorship to team members.
Budget Management:
Help in the development of and manage the maintenance department's budget.
Control costs by optimizing maintenance processes and negotiating contracts with vendors and
Safety and Compliance:
Ensure that the hotel complies with all safety codes, regulations, and industry standards.
Oversee regular safety inspections and audits.
Implement emergency response plans and procedures.
Renovations and Projects:
Coordinate and oversee renovation projects within the hotel.
Collaborate with architects, contractors, and suppliers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, required inspections, equipment manuals, and warranties.
Generate reports on maintenance and repair expenses for management.
Guest Satisfaction:
Ensure that maintenance issues reported by guests are resolved promptly and effectively.
Implement a guest-focused approach to maintenance to enhance the guest experience.
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field (preferred).
Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in the hospitality industry.
Strong knowledge of building systems, codes, and regulations.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Budgeting and cost control expertise.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when needed
Working Conditions & Physical Effort:
Physical work is a primary part of many of our hotel and resort jobs. Physical requirements include extended standing and walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and lifting to 50 lbs. Some work is performed in an interior hotel environment with equipment and machines.
Benefits for Full Time employees may include:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
Disability Insurances
Supplemental Life Insurances
Identity Theft Protection
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off, Vacation and Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
AMAZING HOTEL DISCOUNTS to any property in the TPG portfolio and MUCH MORE!
*Benefits vary by location*
Part-Time Benefits Also Available!
EEO/VET/DISABLED
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
portsmouth, NH, 00215, US
Who can apply
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