Hotel: 

Little Rock Embassy Suites

11301 Financial Centre ParkwayLittle Rock, AR 72211

Chief Maintenance Engineer

Full time

Atrium SPIRIT – where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence

What’s in it for you?

The Atrium SPIRIT is a belief in the power of Service, Perseverance, Inclusion, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork to create an environment where everyone thrives. We go above and beyond to deliver exceptional guest experiences, work together to overcome challenges, and are passionate about positively impacting those around us.

Career Growth & Learning – 40% of our management hires are internal promotions!Invest in Your Future – 401(k) plan with company match.Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.Paid Time Off & Vacation – Enjoy exclusive Atrium Traveler and brand discount programs to explore new destinationsPerks That Fit Your Life – Enjoy DailyPay, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and exclusive discounts on your favorite brands and services.Purpose & Impact – Make a difference through Atrium’s community service and volunteer programs.

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Join our team at the Little Rock Embassy Suites as we seek an experienced Chief Engineer to lead the engineering operations of our 251-suite property, complete with 24,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Located in the heart of Arkansas’s vibrant capital, our hotel is a hub of hospitality excellence, surrounded by iconic attractions like the Clinton Presidential Library, the Arkansas River Trail, and a thriving downtown scene.

As Chief Engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining operational excellence, ensuring safety, functionality, and guest satisfaction at the highest standards. We are looking for an innovative leader skilled in strategic planning, preventative maintenance, and fostering a collaborative team culture. In this role, you’ll have the chance to guide a dedicated team, implement best practices, and create exceptional experiences for our guests.

If you’re passionate about operations, guest satisfaction, and inspiring a team to success, we invite you to join us. Be part of the Little Rock Embassy Suites where your leadership and expertise will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Salary Range: $70,000- $80,000

Bonus Eligible

The Chief Engineer will be tasked with the following duties, responsibilities, and assignments: 

Lead, develop, and train a diverse and effective team in accordance with Atrium Core Values; 

Manage engineering associates by ensuring they understand employment practices, recommending employment decisions and corrective action, supporting performance management, and implementing discipline; 

Maintain an adequate inventory of parts and supplies;  

Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in mechanical and electrical systems and other equipment throughout the hotel;  

Participate in the development of the engineering and Capital budget, which at times involves strategic agility and sound planning capability; 

Create work schedules while managing and measuring departmental needs and productivity;  

Oversee preventative maintenance assignments and the execution of Capital projects in partnership with the Atrium capital team;   

Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and all relevant Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards; 

Track guest room requests for servicing and ensuring completion;   

Serve as the head of the property’s loss prevention and risk management programs, managing the hotel loss prevention committees and ensuring all life safety systems are code compliant with the brand and the authority having jurisdiction (i.e. Fire Marshall, Building Inspector, etc.);  

Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures, including reporting accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to management; and 

Any and all other work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position 

Required Prior Experience:

5+ years of engineering experience to include mechanical, electrical and plumbingPrior supervisory/leadership experiencePrior responsibility for a department budget with a fundamental understanding of a P&L statement, labor costs and other R&M expenses Experience in managing utilities and energy systemsUnderstanding of capital planning and replacement cyclesExperience with NFPA fire code and life safety systems, controlsExperience working with industrial laundry and kitchen equipment.Prior hotel experienceCertifications in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC

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Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Atrium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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