Chief Engineer

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Come work for our great hotel and join an amazing TEAM!

Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown The Loop

US - IL - Chicago

Summary

About Us: Our TEAM culture motivates and encourages each individual member to achieve “MORE” in daily life and prosper in their career with a company that values them. Our hope is that each day you will uncover new reasons to love what you do!

T.E.A.M = Together Everyone Achieves More

About the Role: As Chief Engineer you will lead our ambitious engineering TEAM to oversee the completion of various projects within our hotel while providing exceptional customer service. You will manage operations, maintenance and repair of our property, machinery and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for the overall maintenance and upkeep for our hotel, oversee all maintenance projects and ensure preventative maintenance is completed timely and accurately. The Chief Engineer directs all other maintenance staff and assigns responsibilities when needed. This position works closely with the General Manager and Operations Manager to ensure a smooth operation.

Requirements

• 3 to 4 years of Engineering Management experience in a luxury brand hotel or similar environment is ideal
• Hyatt brand experience is beneficial
• Bilingual speaking is a plus
• Must have any government required licenses, certificates or permits
• High School Diploma or equivalent – Bachelor’s Degree or Technical School experience preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to repair and maintain various pieces of building and grounds equipment – ability to train others in the same repairing
• Ability to operate mechanical equipment and various tools
• Have excellent English communication skills and able to read, write and speak fluently

This position is at a location where Hyatt is not the employer. The employer of individuals working at this hotel may be a third-party management company that is responsible for all employment benefits and obligations at this location.