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Chief Engineer

Hilton Garden Inn NYC Financial Center/Manhattan Downtown

6 Water Street
New York, NY 10004

Hotel with 250 Rooms

Health Benefits, Vacation time, Wellness days, Manager Development Program, Tuition Reimbursements

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Compensation: $80,000 to $85,000 per year,
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We are looking for a Chief Engineer who will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of our property, machinery and equipment. 
The Chief Engineer is responsible for leading a maintenance team in providing excellent service to our guests, while maintaining the operations of the building.
JOB DUTIES:
  • Responsible for overall operations of engineering department including recruiting;  training and development; payroll, department labor budget and hotel capital budget.
  • Responsible for compliance of hotels internal and external audits related to: Safety & Security, Quality Assurance, Fire Inspections, Hotel Major Equipment, OSHA and ADA
  • Responsible for overseeing capital construction and major maintenance projects.
  • Responsible to maintain and refine the preventive maintenance program.
  • Responsible for establishing relationship with vendors and monitor vendors to assure quality, delivery, warranties, upgrades, etc. are consistently utilized. Work closely with vendors to assure proper pricing, delivery and maintenance.
  • Responsible for obtaining competitive bids for all supplies and work orders.
  • Responsible for training Hotels Safety and Security procedures to Managers, MOD and Security Staff.
  • Position reports to Director of Operations, GM, with dotted line reporting to the Corporate Director of Engineering. 
  • As leader of the department, might be required to work day/night shifts and weekdays/weekends if necessary      
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • 3 to 4 years of Engineering Management experience in a hotel setting
  • High School Diploma or equivalent – Bachelor’s Degree or Technical School experience preferred
  • Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to repair and maintain various pieces of building and grounds equipment – ability to train others in the same repairing
  • Ability to operate mechanical equipment and various tools
  • Present technical information that requires approval
  • Must be able to lift or move 25-50 lbs.
  • Must have NYC FSD Certification
  • Must have any government required licenses, certificates or permits
Posted November 4, 2026

About Hilton Garden Inn NYC Financial Center/Manhattan Downtown

Count on convenience in the Financial District

We’re next to the Staten Island Ferry and Battery Park, where you can catch ferries to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Wall Street, One World Trade Center, and the 9/11 Memorial are within a mile of our hotel. The Garden Grille & Bar serves breakfast and dinner, and drinks and snacks are available 24 hours in the Pavilion Pantry.

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