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Chief Engineer Residence Inn Boston Downtown/Seaport

Claremont

  • Boston, Massachusetts
  • 1 day ago

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    CHIEF ENGINEER Seaport Residence Inn - Boston, MA Location: 370 Congress Street Availability: weekdays & weekends; on call for emergencies Position Summary: The Chief Engineer oversees all hotel maintenance operations, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and building systems. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with guests, vendors, co-workers, and management.

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    LocationBoston, Massachusetts
    Websitehttps://claremontcorp.com/careers/

    Description

    CHIEF ENGINEER            Seaport Residence Inn - Boston, MA
    Location: 370 Congress Street
    Availability: weekdays & weekends; on call for emergencies
     
    Position Summary:
    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.
     
    Basic 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.
    Skills and Abilities:
    •  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.
    Qualifications: 
    • 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.
    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

    Compensation for this role will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience that may fall outside of the range listed. Claremont Companies is an equal opportunity employer. EOE M/F/D/V

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