Chief Engineer (FT) - Graduate by Hilton Charlottesville

About the role

Schulte Hospitality Group is a leading third‑party management company with deep, multi‑generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do.

Benefits

• Daily Pay – work today, get paid today
• Free telemedicine and virtual mental health care access for all associates starting day one
• Multiple health insurance and life insurance options
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Schulte Savings Marketplace – discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships and more

Responsibilities

• Ensure fulfillment of proactive preventative maintenance programs to brand standards (laundry equipment, HVAC units, ice machines, fire extinguishers/smoke alarms, plumbing)
• Follow safe working practices and conditions
• Inspect guest rooms after preventative maintenance and review any problems with maintenance staff
• Maintain a current inventory of all supplies
• Maintain a work order assignment program for completed and pending work orders; prioritize and complete work orders in a timely manner
• Monitor all deficiencies
• Ensure swimming pool and spa maintenance duties are performed according to brand standards and health department regulations
• Maintain hotel grounds, curb appeal and building exteriors
• Assist other departments in fulfilling guest requests and resolving guest concerns
• Assist in the coordination and supervision of all contracted capital projects
• Educate hotel personnel on emergency procedures and safety precautions
• Hire, coach and discipline direct reports
• Participate in consistent, regularly scheduled property walk‑throughs and report/fix identified deficiencies within an appropriate time
• Function as a member of the emergency organization team and become an expert on life safety
• Be aware of fire, safety, and protection equipment/hazards
• Perform various other duties as assigned to meet business objectives

Requirements

• Minimum of high school education; post‑high school education preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years in a maintenance leadership position, preferably within hotels
• Preferred but not required: two (2) years of college or trade school equivalent in mechanical, electrical, and/or technical disciplines
• Certified pool operator certification preferred

Skills

• Basic math skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to exceed expectations of guests and team members
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word and Excel; Outlook a plus)
• Detail oriented; strives for excellence in all assignments

Pay

Compensation range: $80,000 per year.