Chief Engineer Residence Inn Boston Downtown/Seaport

Location: 370 Congress Street, Boston, MA
Availability: weekdays & weekends; on call for emergencies

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 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.

Skills

• 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.

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