Chief Engineer at Hotel Equities

Compensation

$50,000 – $60,000/yr

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Jul 27, 2026

Description

The Chief Engineer at The Gerald Hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is responsible for overseeing the entire maintenance department's operations, ensuring guest satisfaction, managing budgets, and supervising staff. This role involves maintaining the hotel's physical infrastructure, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Required Skills

Customer Satisfaction
Staff Supervision
Budget Monitoring
Compliance
Employee Performance Evaluation
Communication Skills
Contractor Supervision
Computational Ability
Computer Accounting Programs
Mathematical Skills
Budgetary Analysis
Mechanical Equipment
Plumbing and Electrical Systems
Office Procedures
Labor Laws

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computational ability.
Proficiency in basic computer skills.
Knowledge of computer accounting programs, mathematical skills, and budgetary analysis.
Thorough understanding of various mechanical equipment.
In-depth knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems, along with record-keeping for utilities.
Experience in office procedures, material ordering, bid acquisition, adherence to city codes, building construction, and blueprint interpretation.
Understanding of federal, state, and local labor laws, including Title VII, Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, FLSA, ADA, OSHA, FMLA, and NLRA.
Passion for providing excellent service to guests and employees.
Strong reading and writing abilities for documentation purposes.
Effective problem-solving, reasoning, motivation, and training skills.
Flexible schedule availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

About Hotel Equities

Hotel Equities

hotel management and developmentAlpharetta, GA, US1001-5000

The company’s portfolio spans the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America, and it has 70 + leading brands under management. Hotel Equities cites a 30 + year track record and 60 + major markets.

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