Assistant Maintenance Chief (Hotel)

Reports To: Maintenance Chief / Chief Engineer

Position Summary

The Assistant Maintenance Chief supports the Maintenance Chief in overseeing all maintenance operations for the hotel to ensure guest comfort, safety, and uninterrupted operations. This role combines handson technical work with team leadership, vendor coordination, and preventive maintenance oversight. The Assistant Maintenance Chief acts as the lead in the absence of the Maintenance Chief and helps maintain the hotel's physical assets to brand, safety, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

OperationsTechnical Support

• Assist in overseeing daily maintenance activities for guest rooms, public areas, backofhouse spaces, and exterior grounds
• Perform and oversee complex repairs involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, and lifesafety equipment
• Respond promptly to maintenance emergencies and urgent guestimpacting issues
• Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns

LeadershipSupervision

• Assist with supervising maintenance staff, including assigning work orders and reviewing completed tasks
• Provide handson training and technical guidance to maintenance team members
• Step in as acting Maintenance Chief during absences, vacations, or offhours coverage
• Promote a positive, serviceoriented team culture aligned with hotel standards

Preventive MaintenanceAsset Care

• Support the preventive maintenance program to reduce downtime and extend asset life
• Maintain equipment logs, maintenance records, and compliance documentation
• Assist in planning seasonal maintenance and minor capital improvement projects

Safety, ComplianceGuest Experience

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, fire and lifesafety codes, health regulations, and hotel brand standards
• Support safety inspections, drills, and corrective action followup
• Maintain guestfirst awareness when scheduling or performing maintenance work in occupied areas

CoordinationAdministration

• Assist with vendor coordination, service calls, and contractor oversight
• Monitor inventory of tools, parts, and supplies; assist with ordering as needed
• Communicate effectively with Front Desk, Housekeeping, and Management regarding maintenance priorities and work status

QualificationsExperience

Required

• 3-5 years of hotel or facilities maintenance experience
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
• Ability to perform handson repairs and lead by example
• Knowledge of safety regulations and preventive maintenance practices
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and oncall rotations

Preferred

• Prior supervisory or lead maintenance experience
• Hotel or hospitality industry background
• Trade certifications or licenses (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or related)
• Experience using maintenance workorder or CMMS systems