Chief Engineer | Columbia Hampton Inn

Shaner Hotel Group • Columbia, PA • 1d ago

Shaner Hotels has an exciting opportunity for you to join the opening team at our newest Hampton Inn by Hilton, located in beautiful downtown Columbia, Pennsylvania!

Set within the historic Becker Pretzel Bakeries Potato Chip Factory, this unique 80-room hotel blends local history with modern hospitality. Located within walking distance of the scenic Susquehanna River and historic downtown Columbia, our hotel will offer guests a memorable experience in one of Lancaster County's most charming communities.

Future plans for this exciting property include a first-floor restaurant, a rooftop lounge featuring breathtaking views of the Susquehanna River, a fitness center, and pet-friendly accommodations. As a member of our opening team, you'll have the opportunity to help bring this new hotel to life and create exceptional experiences for our guests from day one.

We are looking for energetic, passionate, and service-driven individuals who want to begin or grow their hospitality career with Shaner Hotels, a proven industry leader recognized for excellence in hospitality.

If you're ready to be part of something new and exciting, we would love to meet you! Join the Hampton Inn Columbia team and start your journey with Shaner Hotels today.

Shaner Hotel Group

Shaner Hotels is one of the hospitality industry's leading award-winning hotel owner-operators and management companies. Our growing portfolio includes more than 70 full-service, select-service, extended-stay, and resort properties, representing over 8,000 guest rooms across 14 states and three countries.

We proudly partner with many of the world's most recognized hospitality brands, as well as distinctive independent hotels, delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence across every property.

Beyond hotel management, Shaner Hotels provides a comprehensive range of hospitality services for investors, hotel owners, and brand partners, including hotel development, design and construction, revenue management, e-commerce, sales and marketing, human resources, accounting, and operational support.

Whether you're joining one of our hotels or our corporate team, you'll become part of an organization committed to innovation, professional growth, and delivering outstanding hospitality. At Shaner Hotels, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to build rewarding careers across every area of the hospitality industry.

Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company's business operations.

Delegate daily work assignments and review priorities and special projects.

Schedule and perform work in accordance with preventive maintenance program in rooms, coordinating with the Rooms Division Department.

Ensures final inspection of all engineering related work and execution of all work orders.

Performs engineering staff functions whenever necessary.

Ensures all safety equipment is in compliance and working order with federal quarterly/annual inspections to city, state and codes. Maintain knowledge of hotel safety procedures and ensure application of such.

Handle chemicals for designated uses/surfaces, according to hotel requirements.

Perform emergency equipment and machinery repair as needed.

Maintain the proper use, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of all tools.

Exercise safety precautions when working on equipment (use of safety signs, etc.).

Maintains the engineering department's annual budget.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities that includes interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of the Engineering department to include the proper operation, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of all heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment. Develop, coordinate, and monitor a maintenance program to ensure the safety, security and comfort of all staff and guests. Assigned responsibility of Safety Committee Chairperson. Supervise, train and manage all Engineering staff.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent; college degree or vocational training a plus.

Any building trade license/certificate from the state of hotel's operation preferred.

Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Minimum two years' experience as a hotel maintenance engineer. Supervisory experience preferred.

Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Knowledge of all mechanical equipment critical to the operation of the building.

Working knowledge of repair and maintenance regarding health codes; plumbing codes; plant equipment; electrical codes; architectural codes; structural codes; blueprints and wiring/plumbing schematics; building code improvement; mechanical and electrical/safety systems construction; national/local fire codes; proper chemical handling and disposal; power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades; local mechanical codes; OSHA codes and best practices.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to interpret manufacturer's literature for installation, preparation, use and upkeep of various materials and products used throughout the property.

Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.

Ability to endure abundant physical movements in carrying out job duties.

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