Chief Engineer | Delray Beach Fairfield Inn

Shaner Hotels
United States, Florida, Delray Beach
910 West Atlantic Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 18, 2026
Shaner Hotels has an exciting opportunity at our 95-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Delray Beach! Located on the iconic Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach-known as "America's Village by the Sea"-our hotel offers guests an ideal blend of coastal charm, vibrant culture, and exceptional hospitality. Just minutes from our hotel, guests can enjoy pristine sandy beaches, renowned restaurants, lively entertainment venues, unique boutiques, and inspiring art galleries throughout Atlantic Avenue and the Pineapple Grove Arts District. Our convenient location provides the perfect setting for both leisure and business travelers looking to experience all that beautiful South Florida has to offer. Guests enjoy comfortable accommodations featuring modern amenities, complimentary breakfast, free high-speed Wi-Fi, and the welcoming service that defines the Fairfield by Marriott brand. If you're passionate about hospitality and committed to creating memorable guest experiences, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Delray Beach offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career with Shaner Hotels. Join a team dedicated to service excellence, teamwork, and professional development in one of Florida's most desirable coastal destinations. 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 engineeringrelated 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. Ability to enforce hotel's standards, policies and procedures with staff. Ability to troubleshoot and use alternatives in emergency situations. Ability to handle potentially hazardous chemicals. Ability to maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information.