Fairfield Inn & Suites

We are inviting candidates who possess excellent team leadership skills, a desire to provide an excellent guest experience and a passion for hospitality to apply for our Full Time Chief Engineer position at Fairfield Inn. This is an outstanding Career Growth Opportunity !

• A chance to learn something new every day in a fun, friendly work environment!
• Health Benefits; Medical, Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Short Term Disability, Life Insurance and Accidental Death
• Affordable and Optional Long Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company Matched 401K
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Legal Resources
• Associate Travel Discounts per Brand Guidelines

• The Chief Engineer is responsible for maintaining the general condition of the property with regard to all aspects of basic electrical, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical and painting work.
• Complete other special projects assigned periodically by the General Manager and Assistant General Manager.
• Complete maintenance work orders from all departments on a timely basis.
• Participate in the preventative maintenance program for all building equipment and rooms.
• Must be willing and available to work nights.
• Chief Engineer must be able to train and supervise engineers, assist with scheduling, assist with performance management.

• Minimum 1 year experience as a supervisor in an engineering department, preferentially in the hospitality industry.
• Working knowledge of all electrical supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of proper chemical handling and disposal.
• Working knowledge of:
  • health codes
  • electrical codes
  • national/local fire codes
  • local mechanical codes
  • blue prints and wiring schematics
  • power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades
• Good understanding of the English language.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Compute mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers)
• Ability to:
  • interpret manufacturer's literature for installation, preparation, use and upkeep of various materials and products used throughout the property.
• Previous hotel experience
• High school graduate or equivalent vocational training.
• Certification or completion of seminars for specialized training.
• Ability to perform basic carpentry skills.
• Exert physical effort in lifting/transporting at least 50 pounds.
• Push/pull carts and other equipment up to 100 pounds.
• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas.
• Reach overhead
• Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers.