Job description

About us

The Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to join our positive and talented team! Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Detroit, a short walk from the dining and entertainment of Greektown. Comerica Park, Ford Field, Detroit Opera House, and the Fillmore are within a half-mile. The Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown boasts 198 rooms, 3,400 sq. ft. of event space and two restaurants on-site.

Our work environment includes:

• Wellness programs
• Growth opportunities
• Safe work environment
• Lively atmosphere
• Free parking
• Brand hotel employee discounts

The Chief Engineer is responsible for planning and executing projects related to maintenance of the hotel and a successful candidate will not only have extensive experience in construction and repairs but also have a hands-on approach to their work. A successful candidate will also be detailed-oriented, dependable, and have the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct walk-through and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structure(s) of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment.
• Completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces, meeting rooms, outlets, back of the house spaces and grounds. Assigns and verifies completion of all repairs, replacement, and renovation projects to offices and employee work areas.
• Adheres to all corporate required purchasing policies and controls, to include all outside contractor bids, budgets and schedules.
• Maintains effective energy management and preventative maintenance programs, conducting special training for other operating departments on the safe and effective use of equipment and energy in the hotel.
• Informs the General Manager and hotel department heads, on a regular basis, regarding the specific and overall condition of the building structure(s), related systems and equipment offering prudent, and cost-effective proposals for maintaining the same. Access and input information into a computer and generate reports.

In addition to performance of the essential functions, his position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the requirements of the hotel.

• Maintains appropriate supply of materials and equipment to carry out the normal day-to-day operating and maintenance requirements of the hotel.
• Maintains organized and efficient administrative and filing systems within Property Operations for the timely and accurate handling of correspondence, reports, requisitions for purchase, and other administrative requirements of the department.
• Maintains a well-defined, and organized system within the shop for the inventory maintenance, and storage of all tools, products, materials, and equipment necessary to execute the required activities of the department.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,000.00 - $87,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office
• Outdoor work

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Detroit, MI 48226: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• hotel maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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