Hotel Engineer

Location: Salem, MA

Property: Historic Hotel

Salary Range: $80,000 – $85,000 per year

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Paid Time Off (PTO), and Employee Discounts.

About the Company

Our client is an iconic, full-service historic hotel property located in the heart of Salem, MA. Known for its timeless hospitality, deep cultural heritage, and high standards of guest service, they pride themselves on maintaining an exceptional property asset. This reliance rests entirely on the dedication, skill, and care of their facilities team.

Job Summary

A premier, historic hotel property in Salem, MA is seeking an experienced, proactive, and hands-on Chief Engineer to lead their maintenance and facility operations. In this role, you will be responsible for preserving the physical integrity, safety, and operational excellence of a landmark hospitality property. You will manage a dedicated maintenance team, oversee major facility workflows, direct third-party contractors, and ensure all core mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems run seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Systems Management: Provide direct oversight of the physical plant, including the continuous, safe operation of all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life-safety systems.
• Team Leadership & Scheduling: Oversee and develop the engineering team, managing schedules to ensure the property has adequate 24/7 maintenance and emergency coverage.
• Workflow & Compliance: Implement and enforce the hotel’s specialized Facility Work Flow (FWF) system to track, log, and resolve work orders efficiently. Maintain flawless filing and administrative records.
• Contractor Oversight: Source, negotiate with, and manage external contractors for specialized repairs, renovations, and construction painting projects.
• Administrative Duties: Manage basic budgeting, track maintenance inventory, and communicate effectively using Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Proven background in hotel maintenance, commercial property management, or facility operations is strictly required.
• Technical Skills: Strong technical proficiency in troubleshooting HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. Experience with construction painting and structural maintenance is a plus.
• Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and Outlook) for logging data, scheduling, and email communication.
• Soft Skills: Strong crisis management abilities with a proven track record of staying calm and efficient under pressure. Excellent cross-department communication skills to collaborate with other hotel heads and external vendors.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Must be able to stand, walk, and navigate a historic multi-story property for extended periods.
• Must be comfortable working in confined spaces, climbing ladders, and lifting heavy equipment.
• Position requires a mix of indoor and outdoor work, with occasional exposure to potentially hazardous equipment, machinery, and materials.

ASAP Associates specializes exclusively in hospitality recruitment, serving hotels, restaurants, and assisted living communities throughout New England. Our 45+ years in the industry have established lasting relationships with leading hospitality companies and the executives and property leaders behind them. We work with nationally recognized brands and independent properties alike.

Why We Get Results
Our team's firsthand experience in hospitality management brings a level of industry insight that goes beyond traditional recruitment. We understand the business, the demands of its leadership positions, and the experience required to succeed in them. Combined with our extensive industry relationships, this knowledge gives us a distinct advantage in identifying, assessing, and presenting exceptional management talent. Every candidate we submit has been carefully evaluated by professionals who understand the industry and the expectations of the hiring organization.