The hotel engineering supervisor leads the daily maintenance and operations of a property's physical plant. They manage maintenance staff, execute preventative maintenance programs, troubleshoot HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, and ensure safety code compliance to guarantee optimal guest satisfaction.

Team Leadership & Administration

• Supervise, train, and schedule daily maintenance staff and technicians.
• Manage work order systems and assign tasks, ensuring guest-related service requests are resolved rapidly (typically within 30 minutes).
• Control department inventory, spare parts, and tools to minimize waste.

Maintenance & Operations

• Oversee the repair and maintenance of HVAC systems, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical networks.
• Develop and execute routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs to prevent equipment breakdowns.
• Conduct daily property and mechanical room walks to catch maintenance issues early.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA regulations, building codes, and life safety standards.
• Conduct life safety checks, including fire-pump tests, generator tests, and sprinkler/alarm inspections.
• Develop disaster response protocols and ensure the team is trained in emergency procedures.

• Experience: Typically requires 2-5 years of hands-on building maintenance or engineering experience, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of trades like HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Systems: Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or Guest Experience Platforms.
• Soft Skills: Problem-solving under pressure, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate with other hotel departments.

We're off I-88 in Lombard, a 10-minute walk from Yorktown Center's shops and restaurants, and within three miles of the Oakbrook Center mall.