Assistant Hotel Chief Engineer

Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel

Assistant Hotel Chief Engineer

Baltimore, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Join our team at the Renaissance Baltimore Harbor Place as our Assistant Chief Engineer. The hotel assistant chief engineer assists the Director of Engineering in managing a hotel's maintenance operations, physical assets, and infrastructure. Responsibilities: Property Operations & Maintenance • Manage the physical plant, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration systems. • Oversee preventive maintenance programs to protect the hotel's long-term assets. • Distribute, monitor, and prioritize daily work orders and guest repair requests. • Inspect guest rooms, public spaces, and building exteriors to proactively identify maintenance needs. Team Leadership & Training • Supervise, schedule, and mentor engineering staff members. • Assist in hiring, training, and conducting performance evaluations. • Foster a collaborative and service-oriented team culture. • Act as the lead for the engineering department in the absence of the Chief Engineer. Safety & Compliance • Maintain 100% operational readiness for all life safety systems (e.g., fire alarms, sprinklers, and emergency generators). • Ensure all building operations comply with federal, state, and local safety codes. • Manage and maintain accurate logs for maintenance, compliance, and energy audits. Budget & Administrative Duties • Assist with departmental budget management and expense tracking. • Administer service contracts and coordinate with outside vendors and contractors. • Implement energy conservation initiatives to help control utility costs. Qualifications: • Experience: Minimum of 5 to 7 years in facilities maintenance, building operations, or related trades, with previous supervisory experience. • Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems. • Industry Knowledge: Hands-on experience working in a hotel or hospitality environment. • Certifications: Certifications such as a Universal CFC, Fire Safety Director, or HVAC licenses are frequently required based on location. • Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 yearly

    • Property Operations & Maintenance • Manage the physical plant, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration systems. • Oversee preventive maintenance programs to protect the hotel's long-term assets. • Distribute, monitor, and prioritize daily work orders and guest repair requests. • Inspect guest rooms, public spaces, and building exteriors to proactively identify maintenance needs.Team Leadership & Training • Supervise, schedule, and mentor engineering staff members. • Assist in hiring, training, and conducting performance evaluations. • Foster a collaborative and service-oriented team culture. • Act as the lead for the engineering department in the absence of the Chief Engineer.Safety & Compliance • Maintain 100% operational readiness for all life safety systems (e.g., fire alarms, sprinklers, and emergency generators). • Ensure all building operations comply with federal, state, and local safety codes. • Manage and maintain accurate logs for maintenance, compliance, and energy audits.Budget & Administrative Duties • Assist with departmental budget management and expense tracking. • Administer service contracts and coordinate with outside vendors and contractors. • Implement energy conservation initiatives to help control utility costs.

  • Compensation
    $80,000-$90,000 per year