Hotel Maintenance - Chief Engineer

Location: Hampton Farmington 301 Colt Highway Farmington, CT 06095, USA We are currently looking for a Chief Engineer to join our Hampton Inn & Suites Farmington team! In the heart of Farmington Valley, our beautiful Hampton Inn by Hilton is located off I‑84 and Route6, and three miles from UConn Health. We offer our guests 124 comfortable and clean rooms for their stay. We’re five minutes from Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. LakeCompounce amusement park, shopping at West Hartford, several wineries, and ski areas including Mt.Southington are less than a 20‑minute driving radius. The Hampton Inn–Farmington is one of the 50 hotels owned and managed by the award‑winning hotel management company, Buffalo Lodging Associates. Role The Chief Engineer takes ownership and pride in the maintenance of the property, while fostering the Buffalo Lodging Associates (BLA) culture and values—Excellence, Passion, Integrity, Inclusive. Candidates must have open availability, as shifts vary. This position also requires emergency on‑call coverage. Responsibilities Creating a safe and appealing property by completing routine preventative maintenance on laundry equipment, heating and air conditioning units, ice machines, fire extinguisher, fire and smoke alarms, lawn sprinkler, lawn equipment, exercise equipment and plumbing Maintaining work order assignment boards and tracking completed/pending work orders I and following up on all incomplete work orders to inform the requesting guest or department of the status. Evaluating and selecting quality vendors that are reliable and provide good value for their price Supervisory duties of the Maintenance Assistant on site including interviewing, hiring, training, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining; planning, assigning, directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems. What You Bring At least three years of supervisory or lead mechanic experience in a hotel or related field Demonstrated general mechanical skills are necessary Basic repair, painting, wall covering HVAC, electrical work, plumbing, boiler operation, pool maintenance and general maintenance skills required Vocational training is preferred but not required Must have valid driver’s license, and acceptable driving history subject to company approval. Benefits Weekly pay Paid vacation, sick days and holidays 401K retirement plan with company match Travel discounts on our branded properties Buffalo Lodging provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr