Chief Engineer

Overview 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 the hotel and ensure the safety and comfort of guests and team members. You’ll be a master multitasker, comfortable with any repair needs, and will motivate and train your team with the skills to keep the hotel always looking its 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. Recommend or initiate any HR‑related actions where needed. Ensure a safe and secure environment for guests and 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 under the supervision of the IT Manager/Leader. Guest Experience Help guests with their 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 while 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. Salary & Benefits 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. Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Is The Law – we are an equal opportunity employer and for the protection of minorities, women, protected veterans, disabled individuals, and individuals of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Reasonable Accommodation If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know. Agency Policy We do not accept applications, inquiries, or unsolicited CVs/resumes from staffing or recruiting agencies. State of Washington Benefits If you are a resident of or applying to a job opening in the State of Washington, you may be eligible for additional benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr