mcrhotels.com
DoubleTree Suites Minneapolis Downtown, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
Job Description
Posted Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Doubletree Suites Minneapolis Downtown
The Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring proper operations, maintenance, service, and repair of all equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ensure that the Preventative Maintenance program is implemented and administered according to MCR standards.
- Evaluate and spot check the work of all staff and contractors or outside laborers.
- Handle guestroom maintenance requests in a timely manner.
- Maintain files of and be familiar with all operational manuals and warranty agreements for equipment.
- Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause; determine emergency status and report to Guest Services and/or the General Manager with findings.
- Manage energy expenses and continually work towards energy conservation.
- Ensure that pool and spa follow area health codes.
- Maintain a key control system and ensure it is adhered to.
- Always comply with MCR standards and regulations to encourage safe
and efficient hotel operations.
- Train and supervise the Engineering staff and coordinate all scheduling.
- Respond to emergency situations using information contained in Material Safety Data sheets.
- Keep Material Safety Data sheets current and easily available (with Housekeeping Manager).
- Coordinate all inspections of the fire safety systems, including extinguishers, smoke alarms, etc., to maintain proper safety standards.
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service oriented manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Reasoning abilities are always utilized.
- Basic maintenance skills required.
- Proficient in use of hand tools, power tools, test equipment.
- Valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving Record (property specific).
- Must be proficient in Windows operating systems, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing.
- Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
- Must have a desire to serve all guests.
- Must be 18 years of age or older to perform this job.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical, Trade or Vocational school degree.
- Licensed in a trade preferred (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.).
- 2 years of work-related experience
- Carry all equipment (e.g., keys, phones, pager, tools, radio) to maintain preparedness to always carry out work tasks.
- Experience in a hotel, apartment, or a related field
Our Company
- MCR is the3rd-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States.
- Founded in 2006, our company has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia.
- MCR has a$5.0 billion portfolio of148 premium-branded hotels containing more than 22,000 guestrooms across37 states and 106 cities .
- MCR has more than 7,000 team members across the country and operates hotels under 9 Marriott brands, 8 Hilton brands and a number of unflagged independent hotels.
- MCR was namedone ofFast Company ’s 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020 .
- MCR is a three-time recipient of theMarriott Partnership Circle Award , the highest honor Marriott presents to its owner and franchise partners, and a recipient of theHilton Legacy Award for Top Performer .
- For the TWA Hotel at New York’s JFK Airport, MCR won theDevelopment of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) , the Urban Land Institute New York Excellence in Hotel Development Award and the American Institute of Architects national Architecture Award, the highest honor given by the AIA
What we offer/What’s in it for you?
- Weekly Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Options
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members