Hotel Chief Engineer

Jackson, MS, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Salary

Range $51,400.00 - $104,600.00

Benefits

competitive salary

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Paid PTO

Uniforms Provided

team member hotel discount program

Job Description

Ascent Hospitality is a dynamic and growing hospitality management company renowned for its extensive portfolio of hotels and an ambitious pipeline of new properties and acquisitions. Rather than merely focusing on numbers, Ascent Hospitality places its core emphasis on people - including guests, team members, and leadership alike. The company fosters a culture dedicated to creating memorable experiences not only for guests but also for their internal team, emphasizing teamwork, service, and continuous improvement. As a hospitality leader, Ascent Hospitality seeks individuals who excel in collaboration, have a passion for serving others, demonstrate strong communication skills, thrive on challenges, and adapt readily to change. Joining the Ascent Hospitality team means becoming part of a forward-thinking organization that values integrity, customer satisfaction, and growth through people-oriented leadership.

The Chief Engineer role at Ascent Hospitality is pivotal in ensuring the seamless operation, maintenance, and upkeep of all hotel facilities. This leadership position requires managing the maintenance staff along with overseeing preventative maintenance projects, renovations, repairs, and various technical building functions including plumbing, painting, sheetrock, electrical work, and carpentry. The Chief Engineer acts as the key liaison working with contractors to coordinate renovations, remodeling efforts, and new construction initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of safety, security, and liability measures. They uphold state building codes, OSHA regulations, and fire safety standards while effectively leading a skilled maintenance team to provide guests with an exceptional hotel experience. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid PTO, uniform provision, and a team member hotel discount program, this position offers the opportunity to lead maintenance operations in a thriving hospitality environment. The role demands practical skills, technical knowledge, and leadership acumen, making it ideal for an accomplished hospitality professional eager to advance within an innovative company committed to excellence and people-first values.

Job Requirements

College degree or college courses related to engineering helpful
Vocational schooling, certification and or related experience in HVAC, plumbing and carpentry
3+ years hands on experience
Hotel experience preferred
Knowledge of hotel operations
Leadership skills
Effective verbal and written communications skills

Job Qualifications

College degree or college courses related to engineering helpful
Vocational schooling, certification and or related experience in HVAC, plumbing and carpentry
3+ years hands on experience
Hotel experience preferred
Knowledge of hotel operations
Leadership skills
Effective verbal and written communications skills

Job Duties

Ensure a smooth operation and guest experience
Responsible for monitoring compliance with state building codes and regulations, OSHA safety codes and adherence to Fire Department standards of safety and evacuation procedures
Recruits, interviews and assists in recommending prospective employees, including Engineers, Laborers, Painters, and Carpenters, evaluates job performance and recommends appropriate discipline and rewards
Directly responsible for the maintenance and operation of all the equipment on the property site and the building structure itself
Familiar with and complies with the mission and standards of hotel maintenance
Effectively direct maintenance staff and assign tasks
Ability to operate with budget and labor expenses
Responsible for the aesthetics of the exterior and interior of the building, continuously evaluates remodeling projects and coordinates scheduling labor and material for remodeling and refurbishing projects
Ability to identify maintenance and repair issues and initiate work orders
Reports and follows up on maintenance deficiencies
Complete work orders and all necessary assigned repairs
Performs preventive maintenance and maintains mechanical logs in an organized manner
Responsible for correct use of office equipment, EMS system and Life Safety Systems
Resolves guest's problems and handles all guest requests in a timely manner and according to hotel standards
Coordinate hotel emergency procedures, in conjunction with general manager and Corporate Director of Engineering
Assist in developing an effective emergency plan for hotel
Assist in conducting drills with staff
Assist in training staff on the operation of emergency systems and equipment
Schedule regular inspection and maintenance of all emergency equipment (kitchen hood extinguisher, fire extinguisher, alarm systems etc.)