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Chief Engineer

Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2025
Description

At AC Hotels, connecting with our guests, catering to their "on-the-go" lifestyle and helping them feel the unique buzz of a new city depends upon a team of associates whose lifestyles and passions make them a great fit for the brand. We are currently seeking a Chief Engineer.

POSITION PURPOSE: Ensure that all building and equipment remains in good repair with a minimum of down time by overseeing and assisting with day-to-day maintenance and preventative maintenance of the hotel. Continually work towards and supports the improvement of engineering services to both guests and associates while sharing day to day knowledge and skills.

Salary starts at $90,000

Additional compensation: In addition to base compensation, this position is eligible for our quarterly and annual performance-based bonus program. Both hotel and individual performance determine bonus potential, with specific goals outlined upon hire

Benefits include: Free on-site parking, medical, dental, vision and life insurance for eligible full-time associates, vacation hour accrual upon hire for eligible associates, 401K, travel, dining and movie discounts.

Essential Functions

  • Supervisors, directs and inspects the Engineers on a daily basis to insure their work productivity and quality meets standards and deadlines.
  • Responsible for coordination and roll-out of projects as directed.
  • Interacts as needed with guests, contractors, vendors, peers and corporate executives.
  • Assists department staff with all of their tasks as needed to include trouble shooting, regular maintenance and repairs.
  • Conducts regular inspections via walk-thrus of public areas, back of the house areas, guest rooms and exterior areas.
  • Creation of budget to include capital items and to insure departmental spending and payroll remains within budgeted guidelines.

Position Requirements

  • Must be able to read and interpret documents to include: Blueprints/Schematics, Procedural manuals, Budgets/Financial Statements, OSHA standards such as LockOut/TagOut, MSDS, etc.
  • Possess ability to troubleshoot, repair and/or maintain:
  • Physical building to include all FF&E
  • A/C and refrigeration equipment
  • Electrical systems
  • Mechanical equipment (i.e. motors, starters, pumps, fans, etc.)
  • Plumbing and drains
  • Pneumatic and electronic systems and controls
  • Fire Alarm and Life Safety equipment
  • Analytical skills in order to be able to assess and identify problems and then implement solutions
  • Must be able to use and understand hand and power tools.
  • Must have computer proficiency.
  • Requires prior management experience in a similar environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $90,000

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