Chief Maintenance Engineer


Job Location:

Hoffman Estates, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 70000 - 120000
Posted on: 17 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Youre rightthe role should be on-site. Heres the corrected job description.

Chief Maintenance Engineer

Company: The Ghoman Group
Job Title: Chief Maintenance Engineer
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Location: Marriott Chicago Northwest
Address: 4800 Hoffman Blvd Hoffman Estates IL 60192
Salary: $70000 $120000 per year
Experience Required: Minimum 5 Years (Mandatory)

About the Role

The Ghoman Group is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Chief Maintenance Engineer to oversee all engineering and maintenance operations at Marriott Chicago Northwest. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the hotels facilities guest rooms public spaces mechanical systems and equipment are maintained to the highest operational and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hotel engineering experience strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience through effective facility management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the daily operation of the Engineering and Maintenance Department.

  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for all hotel equipment and facilities.

  • Supervise train schedule and evaluate the maintenance team.

  • Maintain all HVAC electrical plumbing refrigeration kitchen equipment boilers chillers elevators generators and life safety systems.

  • Ensure guest rooms public areas meeting spaces and back-of-house facilities remain in excellent condition.

  • Respond promptly to maintenance emergencies and guest service requests.

  • Conduct regular inspections of hotel facilities to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns.

  • Coordinate renovations repairs and capital improvement projects.

  • Manage maintenance budgets inventory purchasing and vendor relationships.

  • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations fire safety requirements environmental regulations and local building codes.

  • Maintain maintenance logs equipment records inspection reports and regulatory documentation.

  • Promote energy efficiency and implement cost-saving maintenance initiatives.

  • Work closely with hotel leadership to support operational excellence and guest satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of hotel engineering or facility maintenance leadership experience (Mandatory).

  • Previous experience as a Chief Engineer Assistant Chief Engineer Engineering Manager or similar leadership role in a hotel.

  • Strong knowledge of HVAC plumbing electrical refrigeration boilers chillers generators and building automation systems.

  • Experience managing preventive maintenance programs and hotel facility operations.

  • Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations life safety systems and local building codes.

  • Excellent leadership communication organizational and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with Marriott or other major hotel brands.

  • EPA Universal Certification preferred.

  • HVAC Certification preferred.

  • Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification is a plus.

  • Experience leading hotel renovation or capital improvement projects.

Technical Skills

  • HVAC Systems

  • Electrical Systems

  • Plumbing Systems

  • Refrigeration Systems

  • Boilers & Chillers

  • Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems

  • Building Automation Systems (BAS)

  • Preventive Maintenance Programs

  • CMMS / Maintenance Management Software

  • Microsoft Office Suite

Leadership Skills

  • Team Leadership

  • Staff Training and Development

  • Budget Management

  • Vendor and Contractor Management

  • Preventive Maintenance Planning

  • Project Management

  • Time Management

  • Strong Communication and Decision-Making Skills

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive annual salary: $70000 $120000

  • Performance-based bonus opportunities

  • Health Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Paid Holidays

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Professional Development Opportunities

  • Career Advancement within The Ghoman Group

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

  • Updated Resume

  • Relevant Certifications (if applicable)

  • Professional References

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

Screening Questions

  1. Do you have a minimum of 5 years of hotel engineering or maintenance management experience

  2. Have you previously worked as a Chief Engineer or Engineering Manager in a hotel

  3. Are you experienced with HVAC electrical plumbing refrigeration boilers and building automation systems

  4. Do you have experience managing preventive maintenance programs

  5. Do you hold EPA Universal HVAC or any other relevant certifications

  6. Are you authorized to work in the United States

  7. Are you able to work on-site at Marriott Chicago Northwest 4800 Hoffman Blvd Hoffman Estates IL 60192

This is an on-site position. Only candidates meeting the minimum experience requirement and able to work at the hotel location will be considered.


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