Chief Engineer

Company: InterContinental Hotels Group
Location: Naperville
Posted on: March 24, 2025

Job Description:

As Chief Engineer, you'll manage the engineering/maintenance of your hotel and ensure the safety and comfort of hotel guests and team members. You'll be a master multitasker and be comfortable with any repair needs, motivating and training your team with the skills to keep hotels always looking their best.Key AccountabilitiesPeople

• Direct daily engineering needs, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right team in place.
• Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback, and create performance and development goals for colleagues - recognise good performance.
• Recommend or initiate any HR-related actions where needed.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for guests and team members in compliance with regulatory policies and procedures.
• Maintain relations with outside contacts including guests, regulatory agencies, and others as needed.
• Follow up on outstanding points from the latest IT audit of the hotel under the supervision of the IT Manager/Leader.Guest Experience
  • Help guests with their needs to ensure their satisfaction.
  • Use a maintenance programme to ensure the hotel is maintained and in service for our guests.Responsible Business
    • Maintain and order parts and supplies whilst minimising waste and maintaining "green" initiatives.
    • May be responsible for hotel security to minimise risk of theft, crime, and other hazards.
    • Ad-hoc duties - unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done.This is the top Maintenance/Engineering job which may include one or more food or beverage outlets, and/or meeting space or catering/convention facilities. May supervise a small maintenance staff.Key Skills & Experiences
      • Some college or advanced vocational training.
      • Four years' experience in general building maintenance and/or construction or equivalent combination of education and experience.
      • Specialised expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields.
      • Level 3 EPA Certification, HVAC and refrigeration certificate, licensed plumber and/or journeyman status for electrician and carpenter may be required.
      • Hotel experience preferred.
      • Professional certification and license if required by law.The salary range for this role is $60,000.00. This job is also eligible for bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
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