Company Description The Park Lodge Hotel Group manages Waltham’s only locally, independently owned and operated hotels, including the Holiday Inn Express, Home Suites Inn, and Courtyard by Marriott. Owned and operated by the Gilbert family for over 50 years, the group offers long-standing stability and a strong local presence. Team members join a close-knit, service-focused culture built around exceptional value, warm and engaging hospitality, and uncompromising guest service. The properties emphasize a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to contribute to consistently exceeding guest expectations. Working here offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career within a community-centered hotel organization.
Role Description The Hotel Chief Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based at Park Lodge Hotel Group properties in Waltham, MA. This role is responsible for overseeing all hotel maintenance operations, including guestroom and public area repairs, preventive maintenance programs, building systems, and life safety equipment. Day-to-day tasks include supervising maintenance staff, prioritizing and assigning work orders, inspecting facilities and equipment, and ensuring timely resolution of engineering-related issues. The Chief Engineer coordinates with hotel management to plan capital improvements, manage vendor relationships, and maintain compliance with local building codes and safety regulations. This position also monitors energy usage, maintains accurate maintenance records, and helps ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for guests and team members.
Qualifications
- Comfort in coordinating network (locks, PC's, IT, phones etc.) system management between brands when necessary.
- Demonstrated experience in hotel or facilities maintenance management, including overseeing building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical.
- Strong skills in hands-on repairs and troubleshooting for guestrooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces, with a focus on preventive maintenance and safety.
- Ability to lead and coach a maintenance team, including scheduling, training, performance support, and collaboration with other hotel departments.
- Knowledge of building codes, health and safety regulations, fire and life safety systems, and best practices for risk management in a hospitality environment.
- Proficiency in using maintenance management systems, work-order tracking tools, and basic office software for documentation and reporting.
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced hotel setting.
- Relevant technical training or certification (e.g., building maintenance, HVAC, electrical, or plumbing); a diploma or degree in engineering or a related field is an asset.
- Previous experience in a hotel Chief Engineer or senior maintenance leadership role is preferred; ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends as needed.
