Chief Engineer
Company: Stonebridge Hospitality Associates
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
City, State: Houston, Texas Title: Chief Engineer Location:
Houston, Texas FLSA: Exempt Status: Full-time Reports to: General
Manager Supervises: Maintenance Department Pay Range: $85,000 -
$95,000 About Us: We are a full-service Hilton property featuring
225 guest rooms with a rooftop pool, delivering comprehensive guest
services and an elevated lodging experience. Visionaries in the
hospitality industry, fueled by innovation and precision, and
guided by our core values of being Dynamic, Deliberate, and
Distinct. As a privately owned hotel management company, we are
committed to providing experiences and opportunities for our guests
to create lifelong memories through travel. Managing a portfolio of
over 160 hotels across the United States, we offer extensive growth
opportunities for our partners and investors, and exceptional
hospitality career opportunities for our team members. Job Summary:
The Chief Engineer oversees the maintenance operations of the
hotel, ensuring all systems, including refrigeration, heating,
plumbing, and energy controls, are functioning efficiently. This
role manages maintenance staff and contractors, ensuring compliance
with safety standards and timely completion of projects to maintain
guest satisfaction and hotel operations. Essential Functions and
Duties: · Provide professional and courteous guest service at all
times. · Supervise maintenance operations, including refrigeration,
heating, plumbing, water treatment, A/C units, lighting, and
fire/life safety systems. · Monitor and manage energy consumption
(electric, gas, oil, water) for efficiency. · Oversee contracted
services (electrical, plumbing, cleaning) to meet hotel standards
and guest expectations. · Supervise maintenance staff, including
hiring, training, evaluations, and scheduling. · Ensure timely and
accurate completion of all maintenance projects according to
specifications. · Coordinate with Housekeeping and Security on
operations, key control, and safety procedures. · Assist with
project planning and work closely with architects and contractors
on bids and blueprints. · Manage maintenance agreements and
contracts, including landscaping and snow removal. · Develop and
maintain maintenance programs for guest rooms, public spaces, and
hotel equipment. · Perform inventory management, purchasing duties,
and budget development for the department. · Ensure cleanliness and
organization of workspaces and attend meetings as required by the
General Manager. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties. Required Experience, Education, and Skills: · Minimum of
2-4 years of experience in hotel engineering or maintenance
management. · Strong knowledge of systems including refrigeration,
heating, plumbing, water treatment, and energy controls. · Proven
ability to manage maintenance staff and contractors, including
hiring, training, and evaluation. · Experience with budgeting,
inventory management, and purchasing for maintenance operations. ·
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle
emergency situations effectively. · Strong organizational and
multitasking skills, with attention to detail in project planning
and execution. · Ability to communicate clearly and work
collaboratively with other departments, vendors, and management. ·
Familiarity with safety and compliance protocols, including
training staff on emergency procedures. . Previous Hilton
experience is a plus. Work Environment: · Work involves both indoor
and outdoor environments, with exposure to varying temperatures. ·
Frequent walking, standing, and lifting of objects up to 50 lbs. ·
Exposure to noise, vibration, and mechanical equipment during
maintenance tasks. · Must be available to work evenings, weekends,
and holidays, with potential on-call responsibilities for
emergencies. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member
for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change
at any time with or without notice. Equal Employment Opportunity:
Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do
not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy,
national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation,
veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical
condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment,
hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion,
transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be
conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be
made for disabled team members. Resumes and applications for
employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the
ability to meet the position's requirements. Join us in creating
extraordinary experiences and opportunities for our guests and team
Equal Employment Opportunity: Stonebridge is committed to equal
employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race,
color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age,
marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or
mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment,
including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits,
training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and
termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable
accommodations will be made for disabled team members. Resumes and
applications for employment will be evaluated based on
qualifications and the ability to meet the position's requirements.
All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of
the original posting date. This position will no longer be
available 30 days from: 2026-02-23 Stonebridge offers comprehensive
benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching,
wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts,
tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.
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