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Chief Engineer
Location
Milwaukee, WI, 53203 • Fairfield Inn - Milwaukee
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Apply by
August 21, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
The Chief Engineer is responsible for all administrative, financial, and operational aspects of the hotel as they directly relate to the engineering department. The Chief Engineer is responsible for the safe and profitable operation of the hotel engineering department.
- Approach all encounters with guests and team members in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Comply at all times with Peachtree Hospitality Management Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Have knowledge and understanding of all department policies and procedures, and communicate and enforce all policies fairly and consistently with staff.
- Supervise and train all engineering staff in SOP’s and Loss Prevention standards.
- Adhere to the annual budget for the department.
- Post all engineering staff schedules and monitor for overtime and changes.
- Develop and implement plans to maintain the property, equipment, grounds, and other assets in an acceptable state of repair.
- Ensure that all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested, and certified per standards.
- Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner.
- Follow-up on all alarms immediately to determine the exact location and cause. Determine emergency status and report findings to the front desk. Take immediate action as necessary.
- Actively participate in energy conservation programs.
- Ensure compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Administer all vendor contracts controlled by the Engineering department.
- Make sure all daily work orders are assigned to proper engineers, either verbally or in writing.
- Check inventory on parts and keep in stock all mechanical, electrical, and kitchen equipment parts.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
- Attend and/or conduct all training/meetings as requested by management
Peachtree Group provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. We also offer a generous 401(k) retirement match. To support work-life balance, we provide Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off. Additional perks include access to our Employee Assistance Program and Fund.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all administrative, financial, and operational aspects of the engineering department.
- Supervise and train engineering staff on SOPs and loss prevention standards.
- Adhere to the annual department budget and monitor staff schedules.
- Develop and implement plans to maintain property, equipment, and grounds.
- Ensure inspection, testing, and certification of emergency and life safety systems.
- Handle room maintenance requests promptly and courteously.
- Respond to alarms immediately to determine location, cause, and emergency status.
- Administer vendor contracts controlled by the Engineering department.
- Assign daily work orders to engineers and manage parts inventory.
- Participate in energy conservation programs and ensure ADA compliance.
Skills Required
Engineering operationsBudget managementStaff supervisionMaintenance planningVendor contract administrationADA complianceEnergy conservationLeadershipCommunicationProblem solvingAttention to detailService-oriented mindset
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
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