Chief Engineer / Hotel Engineer
Construction Trades Staffing
- Buffalo, NY
- Today
- $23.50–$31.50 Per Hour
- Full-time
- Employee
Highlights
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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Buffalo, NY |
| Job Type | Full-time, Employee |
| Salary | $23.50–$31.50 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 11 - 50 |
| Year Founded | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Orchard Park, NY, US |
| Website | https://www.ct-staffing.com |
Description
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.
Job 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.
Benefits
Paid Time-Off, 401K Match, Paid Sick Days, Parental Paid Leave