Chief Engineer - Hilton Garden Inn San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk

We are seeking an experienced and hand-on Chief Engineer to lead the engineering and maintenance operations at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown San Antonio. This individual will be responsible for maintaining the hotel's physical assets, ensuring the safety and comfort of our guests and associates and delivering consistent operational performance. 

The Chief Engineer will oversee all aspects of hotel maintenance, including preventive maintenance programs, building systems, equipment repairs, vendor relationships and capital improvement projects. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who takes ownership of the property's condition, responds effectively to operational challenges and understands the importance of maintaining Hilton brand standards.  

Responsibilities 

• Develop,implementandmodifyprograms for preventative maintenance of the property,groundsand equipment. 

• Establish maintenance schedules and prioritize repairs and maintenance to minimize service and operational disruption. 

• Ensure that guests and staff receive prompt, professionaltreatmentand courteous service in response to their maintenance needs. 

• Establish department equipment and inventory levels to be maintained and work with General Manager on ordering procedures. 

• Maintain, monitor and test the hotel’s emergency and security systems, features and procedures. 

• Perform daily inspections to ensure property, rooms, grounds and work areas are maintained according to standards 

• Ensure proper records are kept relating to all plant and equipment for the hotel including repair and service records. 

• Prepare reports as required by the Housekeeping Manager and General Manager. 

• Discuss with GM / Owner / Department heads on maintenance status and inspection reports. 

• Responsible for quality service, meeting/exceeding financial goals, short and long term planning and day-to-day operations. 

• Safety and security measures. Report or correct any hazardous conditions observed immediately. 

• Guidelines for training checklist of areas to be maintained. 

• Procedures for emergencies (Person in Charge). 

Qualifications 

• 3+ years of engineering or facilities maintenance experience, preferably within a hotel or hospitality environment.

• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and general building systems.

  Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays and respond to emergencies when necessary. 

• Possess basic computer skills and be comfortable learning and using technology.

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills. 

• Able to handle stressful situations, work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize well. 

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic 

• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills. 

• An independent thinker, able to make decisions based upon information gathered fromappropriate resources. 

• Possess a valid driver’s license, proper insurance coverage, and a clean driving record for business-related travel.

Maintenance associates have access to guestrooms and property, character traits of honesty and trustworthiness are essential to this position. Therefore, maintenance associates must pass theappropriate pre-employmentscreenings, per company policy. 

Physical Requirements 

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, or hear. 

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. 

• Ability to safety operate maintenance tools and equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the requirements of this position if such accommodations do not create an undue hardship for the company. 

Benefits 

• Medical Insurance 

• Dental/Vision Insurance 

• 401k 

• Employer Paid Disability & Life Insurance 

• Paid Time Off 

• Brand Discounts