Job Description

Hotel: 

Normal Marriott

201 Broadway Ave

Normal, IL 61761

Chief Engineer

Full time

Starting Compensation

$60,000-$76,000

Expected Job Closing Date:

2025-04-04

Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and the specific location of the role. Actual pay may differ depending on these factors.

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Job Description

We’re seeking an experienced and hands-on Chief Engineer to join our team at the newly renovated Normal Marriott. As the engineering leader for this 228 room full-service property, you’ll oversee all maintenance operations and ensure a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for both guests and associates. The hotel features over 24,000 square feet of event space, making it a hub for business meetings, conferences, and social events in the Bloomington-Normal area. Located just steps from Illinois State University and Uptown Normal’s vibrant shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, this is a great opportunity to lead engineering efforts at a well-located and high-performing hotel in the heart of a dynamic college town.

Salary Range: 60k-76k

Atrium Hospitality is seeking a dynamic Chief Engineer is to ensure guests have an excellent experience through managing the engineering department and supervising maintenance operations while exhibiting leadership, integrity, initiative, composure, decision making skills, flexibility and adaptability in relation to business needs and crisis.

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 

What you wil need for this role:

  • 5+ years of engineering experience to include mechanical, electrical and plumbing
  • Prior supervisory/leadership experience
  • Prior 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 systems
  • Understanding of capital planning and replacement cycles
  • Experience with NFPA fire code and life safety systems, controls

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At Atrium Hospitality, you’re a valued part of a team creating unforgettable guest experiences. We recognize and reward your dedication with competitive pay, great benefits, and exciting perks to support you on and off the job.

Including:

? Daily Pay - Get paid when you need it
? Exclusive Travel Discounts - Save big at Marriott and Hilton properties
? 401k Plans - Invest in your future
? Comprehensive Medical Insurance - Your health matters to us
? Additional Property-Specific Perks - Because every location has something special to offer

But we don’t just offer jobs-we help you build careers. With internship programs, training plans, hundreds of self paced on line classes, and opportunities at 70+ hotels nationwide, you can grow your future the way you want.

Ready to take the next step? Join a team that values you and your future!

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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