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Job Description
- Hotel chief engineers supervise the operation, maintenance, and repair of hotel equipment, tools, and facilities.
- They generally oversee the maintenance staff and may work in both an office setting and on the property, addressing HVAC and other types of issues.
- In addition to maintenance duties, these professionals may also work with contractors to coordinate renovations, remodeling projects and new construction.
Job Requirements
- Typically, hotel chief engineers have at least a high school diploma; but more often they hold an associate's degree in building maintenance or equivalent work experience.
- Maintenance workers who hold a high school diploma and have several years of experience may advance to become hotel chief engineers.
- Qualified workers typically have gained extensive experience with installing and troubleshooting electrical switches, operating boilers, and repairing appliances. Additional requirements may include some prior supervisory experience.
- Some employers may favor candidates who have completed a one- to two-year certificate or associate's degree program in building maintenance, technology or a related field. Topics generally include safety principles, machine maintenance, and plumbing repair. Some programs may offer training on boiler installation, operation, and repair.
- Other maintenance training programs may include staff management classes, along with improving the students' technical and repair skills.
- Graduates may receive a certificate of completion, and some programs prepare the students to take a boiler certification exam.