Hotel Chief Engineer

Hotel Chief Engineer Le Meridien St Louis Downtown St. Louis, MO Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Staff supervision Management Team supervision Equipment repair Customer service Managing hospitality teams High school diploma or GED Property maintenance Team development HVAC system repair General management Air conditioning Hotel maintenance management Full Job Description About Us Le Méridien St. Louis Downtown is a 96-room boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown St. Louis. Part of the Marriott family of brands, our hotel invites guests to experience the city through a distinctly European lens — blending timeless style, modern comfort, and a spirit of discovery. Set within a historic landmark building, Le Méridien St. Louis Downtown first opened in December 2021 following an extensive renovation, with refreshed public spaces introduced in 2026. From thoughtfully designed guestrooms to elevated guest experiences, our hotel offers a sophisticated setting for today's curious and creative traveler. Le Méridien St. Louis Downtown is proudly managed by Hawkeye Hotels, one of the fastest-growing family-owned hospitality companies in the United States. Founded in 1982 with one roadside hotel in Mena, Arkansas, Hawkeye Hotels has grown through strong family values, a high-performance mindset, and lasting affiliations with leading brands including Marriott, Hilton, and InterContinental. At Hawkeye Hotels, our associates come from different backgrounds but share one common mission: delivering exceptional guest experiences while growing personally and professionally. We move quickly, lead with ownership, and create opportunities for team members to develop within a dynamic hospitality environment. Why Join Our Team? The search is over — apply today and join a company that values growth, performance, and opportunity. As a member of our team, you may enjoy: Access to earned wages through our financial wellness platform Discounted hotel rooms worldwide Performance-based incentive bonus opportunities Training and professional growth opportunities A supportive, engaging workplace built on excellence and accountability Position Summary Le Méridien St. Louis Downtown is seeking an experienced and qualified Maintenance Manager to lead property engineering and maintenance operations. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the care, repair, and upkeep of the hotel, ensuring guestrooms, public spaces, exterior areas, mechanical systems, and back-of-house spaces are maintained to the highest standard. This role will manage preventive maintenance programs, daily work orders, renovation-related projects, capital improvements, and special projects while supporting an elevated guest experience. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, service-driven, and comfortable leading both people and projects in a fast-paced hotel environment. Key Responsibilities Lead all property engineering and maintenance operations with a focus on quality, safety, efficiency, and guest satisfaction. Practice exceptional customer service behaviors, including listening, initiative, responsiveness, courtesy, professionalism, and follow-through. Supervise department personnel while modeling strong leadership, accountability, and brand-aligned service standards. Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and support maintenance department team members. Manage department staffing, product usage, expenses, meetings, and daily operating procedures. Oversee preventive maintenance programs for guestrooms, public spaces, exterior areas, mechanical systems, and hotel equipment. Respond to daily guestroom maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner. Complete basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, repair, and general maintenance tasks. Support renovation projects, capital improvements, and other special projects as assigned. Maintain the hotel's grounds and exterior areas, including general landscaping, lawn care, snow removal, and trash removal. Monitor and enforce the proper and safe use of chemicals, tools, supplies, and equipment. Direct department training programs, including orientation, new hire training, ongoing training, and performance evaluations. Clean, test, and maintain pool and spa equipment, including accurate and current logs, where applicable. Keep common areas, exterior grounds, and internal/external trash receptacles clean and well-maintained. Participate in the Manager on Duty rotation. Report building, equipment, and safety concerns to the General Manager on a regular basis. Coach and counsel department team members in a timely manner when performance expectations are not being met. Benefits Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off

Experience:

Property maintenance: 1 year (Required)

HVAC:

2 years (Required)

Management:

2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person