Chief Engineer

CHIEF ENGINEER

Location: Seaport Residence Inn

370 Congress Street, Boston, MA

Availability: Weekdays & Weekends; on call for emergencies

Position Summary:

The Chief Engineer oversees all hotel maintenance operations, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and building systems. This role ensures the property remains safe, efficient, and well-maintained while leading the engineering team and managing vendor relationships.

Basic Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of the hotel's physical structure, guest areas and equipment.
• Hire, train, supervise, and discipline departmental staff and all independent contractors under the direction of property operations, such as painters, upholsterers, and groundskeepers.
• Oversee all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Maintain organized tools, equipment inventory, and administrative systems.
• Assign, verify, and participate in the completion of all routine maintenance in public spaces, meeting rooms, outlets, back of house spaces, and grounds.
• Ensure compliance with all building codes, fire safety regulations, and corporate purchasing policies.
• Manage energy efficiency programs and provide training on safe equipment use.
• Report building conditions, maintenance needs, and cost-effective solutions to the General Manager.
• Assign and verify completion of all repairs, replacements, and renovation projects to offices, public spaces, guest rooms, and employee work areas.
• Adhere to corporate purchasing policies and controls including outside contractor bids, budgets, and schedules.
• Maintain appropriate supply of materials and equipment to carry out normal day-to-day operating and maintenance requirements of the hotel.
• Secure fully executed copies of Claremont’s Standard Agreement with subcontractors and service providers when appropriate.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with guests, vendors, co-workers, and management.
• Responsible for the overall preventive maintenance program for all guest rooms, public spaces, and hotel equipment, setting high standards to maintain above-brand guest satisfaction scores.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge of electrical systems, components and devices, HVAC systems, boilers, mechanical systems, and their maintenance and repair.
• Excellent knowledge of public construction and building systems and codes; all related permits, licenses, and existing codes pertaining to public building and fire safety.
• Positive communication skills with associates and vendors.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical manuals.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, or use a man-lift to work at heights up to 30 feet, often reaching overhead.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 to 5 years of building or hotel maintenance experience.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical systems required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Associate’s degree or Certification in Building Maintenance is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• FSA Dependent Care
• Long Term Disability
• Group Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with Employer Match
• Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Compensation for this role will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience that may fall outside of the range listed. Claremont Companies is an equal opportunity employer. EOE M/F/D/V

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