Chief Engineer

Cornerstone Hospitality, LLC, operator of award-winning curated boutique hotels, is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer for The Hotel Monroe, Hilton Tapestry Portfolio, in Downtown Monroe. The property will open in the latter part of the first quarter of 2025.

Situated along the river in a historic Opera house and Hardware store, the hotel and its restaurants have been thoughtfully designed to provide an authentic experience of Monroe. The property will provide 68 luxurious guest rooms and suites, Heirloom Restaurant, The STAR Bar rooftop restaurant and banquet space to accommodate 250-500 people throughout the second and third floor meeting rooms and Opera Ballroom.

This hands-on position is responsible for overall property-wide maintenance and preventative maintenance; all buildings, grounds and landscaping; routine inspections; fire and life safety systems; vendor coordination and oversight; knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment; and, must be prepared to respond during inclement weather and in case of emergencies.

Responsibilities and Duties

Day-to-day duties will include:

• Maintain timelines and work schedule in accordance with the preventive maintenance program
• Check work orders and night report for any assignment to be completed
• Perform Preventive Maintenance work orders
• Monitor and maintain all laundry and kitchen equipment
• Maintain guestrooms using rooms preventive maintenance program
• Check HVAC equipment; change filters per maintenance program; check belts, bearings and lubricate as necessary. Also check for unusual noise or vibration and adjust as necessary.
• Change or repair locks as needed
• Perform general maintenance to guestrooms and public areas
• Perform guest requests as assigned
• Assist in all phases of repair work
• Assist other engineering personnel as instructed by supervisor
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area
• Maintain the proper use, cleaning, maintenance and storage of all tools. Handle chemicals for designated uses/surfaces.
• Ensure security of any assigned keys
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will have related experience on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems; have good supervisory skills; ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve; be able to handle multiple projects, prioritizing and making decisions as needed; and prepare and maintain all logs, records and files. Must have exceptional customer service and communication skills and be proficient with general computer use. Hotel and HVAC experience preferred.

Amazing Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary based on experience; $55,000-$65,000
• Employee healthcare, dental, vision and life insurance are 100% paid by the company. Allocations also are made for family plans.
• Vacation and sick time

More about Cornerstone Hospitality: Known by the Brands for high quality properties operated at the highest level and exceeding competition in all metrics, Cornerstone also specializes in upscale curated hotels. Our boutique and curated hotel portfolio is diverse and includes historic properties, each uniquely different, which provide experiences for guests that they won’t find elsewhere. Our properties have consistently been honored with excellence awards through the Brands, social platforms, and Conde’ Nast. Our Company’s innovative approach to guest services and unparalleled attention to detail are redefining the hotel experience. To learn more, please visit www.cornerstonehospitality.com.

Pay: From $52,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person