Chief Engineer
Company: Harmony Hospitality
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description The Chief Engineer is responsible for: Responsible
for major equipment repairs and maintenance to include but not
limited to: laundry and kitchen equipment, pumps, motors, air
handlers, cooling towers, HVACs, refrigeration, plumbing,
electrical, operating equipment (vacuums) and etc. Handles unit
calls only to repair major items (e.g. broken cabinetry, sofa
frames, major appliance, mirrored sliders, etc). Performs building
exterior repairs and shop projects as assigned by the General
Manager. Engineers are site specific but may be assigned to any
project within the company and to any resort that generates a need.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The Chief Engineer’s primary responsibilities
will include: Conducts pre-shift meeting and receives project work
assignments for the day from the General Manager Performs scheduled
preventive maintenance on all major equipment to include but not
limited to: Laundry equipment Cooling tower Pumps Motors Repairs
all major equipment as needed. Repairs all major in-unit items as
needed (appliances, cabinetry, sofa, doors, etc.). Provides “on-
call” response on a 24/7 basis as schedule. Organizes and maintains
filing systems and files correspondence and other records. Conducts
research and compiles and types statistical reports. Maintains
records of warranty information for all hotel equipment. Maintain
pool chemical levels and cleanliness. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITY
Good verbal and written skills. Strong organizational and multi
tasking abilities. Significant experience with all maintenance.
Good mechanical trouble-shooting and analytical skills. General
handyman skills. Good attitude and maturity to work with limited
supervision. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Education –High
school diploma required. Professional tradesman certification in at
least one discipline: electrician, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical,
carpentry. Certification in pool chemical maintenance. Experience –
Five years experience in related field preferred. Two years
experience as a head or Assistant Chief Engineer in same or similar
environment. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive
list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be
asked to perform from time to time.
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