Chief Engineer / Hotel Engineer

Construction Trades Staffing has partnered with a leading hospitality management group to recruit an experienced Chief Engineer / Hotel Engineer to support multiple hotel properties in Buffalo, Cheektowaga, and Williamsville, NY. This role is ideal for a hands-on maintenance leader who excels in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and ensuring safe, efficient hotel operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily hotel maintenance operations, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems.
• Lead and mentor maintenance technicians across assigned properties
• Perform routine inspections of guestrooms, public spaces, equipment rooms, and exterior areas.
• Manage and execute a full preventive maintenance program to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Respond quickly to guest-impact maintenance issues and resolve them professionally.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors; ensure all work meets safety and brand standards
• Maintain accurate logs, work orders, inventory, and compliance documentation
• Support capital improvement projects and property upgrades.

Qualifications

•  3–5+ years of hotel, commercial, or residential maintenance experience.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read schematics, manuals, and safety documentation
• Experience supervising maintenance staff preferred.
• OSHA 10, EPA Universal, or trade certifications are a plus.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical maintenance tasks.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.