Chief Engineer

About Us

Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk embodies the area's rustic charm and artistic spirit. Boutique shops, cozy eateries, and local art with wood tones and antique touches showcase the historic neighborhood’s unique character.

Dive into 19th-century life at Naper Settlement, stroll along the stunning Riverwalk, and visit Dick Tracy's bronze statue, a tribute to Naperville’s past. Just steps from dozens of shops and restaurants, explore Downtown Naperville or immerse yourself in history at Naper Settlement.

Enjoy diverse dining at our six hotel restaurants. Stay active in our 24-hour fitness center, unwind in our luxurious spa, and sip handcrafted cocktails at Plank Bar and Kitchen. Host meetings and events in our versatile venues and enjoy free parking, free Wi-Fi, and group rates. At Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk, history, art, and modern comfort come together for an unforgettable stay.

Role Purpose

As Chief Engineer you’ll manage the engineering/maintenance of your hotel and ensure the safety and comfort of hotel guests and team members. You’ll be a master multitasker and be comfortable with any repair needs. Motivating and training your team with the skills to keep hotels always looking their best.

Key Accountabilities

People

• Direct daily engineering needs, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right team in place.

• Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback, and create performance and development goals for colleagues - recognize good performance.

• Recommend or initiate any HR elated actions where needed.

• Ensure a safe and secure environment for guests, team members in compliance with regulatory policies and procedures.

• Maintain relations with outside contacts including guests, regulatory agencies, others as needed.

• Follow-up outstanding points from the latest IT audit of his/her hotel under the supervision of IT Manager/Leader.

Guest Experience

• Help guests needs to ensure their satisfaction.

• Use a maintenance program to ensure the hotel is maintained and in service for our guests.

Responsible business

• Maintain and order parts and supplies whilst minimizing waste and maintaining “green” initiatives.

• May be responsible for hotel security to minimize risk of theft, crime and other hazards.

• Ad-hoc duties – unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done.

Accountabilities

This is the top Maintenance/Engineering job which may include one or more food or beverage outlets, and/or meeting space or catering/convention facilities. May supervise a small maintenance staff.

Key Skills & Experiences

• Some college or advanced vocational training

• Four years’ experience in general building maintenance and/or construction or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Specialized expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields

• Level 3 EPA Certification, HVAC and refrigeration certificate, licensed plumber and/or journeyman status for electrician and carpenter may be required

• Hotel experience preferred

• Professional certification and license if required by law

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Important information :

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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