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Chief Engineer

Renaissance Des Moines
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026 CLOSED ON 6/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Engineer position at Renaissance Des Moines?

Description:

The beautiful and historic Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel is currently seeking a dynamic, experienced and motivated individual for the position of Chief Engineer at our StepStone Hospitality managed hotel. This candidate should demonstrate excellent organizational & communication skills, a strong proficiency in multi-tasking with exceptional hospitality and guest service skills.

  • Supervise maintenance operations for the hotel, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventative maintenance, hotel rooms, A\C and heating units, ice machines, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, water softeners, roof exhausts, electrical substations, etc.
  • Supervise assigned associates including hiring, termination, discipline, development, and evaluations.
  • Ensure all projects are completed on time and according to specifications.
  • Work closely with other departments to ensure coordination of activities.
  • Aid and instruct craftsmen in scheduling work, ordering material, and completing assignments by a specified date.
  • Meet with architects to discuss blueprints, contact contractors to submit bids for new construction, and meet with construction supervisors to discuss different phases of work.
  • Develop and maintain an ongoing preventive maintenance program.
  • Maintain standards of quality guest service.
  • Achieve budgeted revenues and expenses and maximize profitability related to the guest services department.
  • Participate in the preparation of the annual hotel budget.
  • Increase level of guest satisfaction by delivery of an exceptional product through employee development.
  • Respond and resolve guest requests, complaints, or questions in a courteous and timely manner.
  • Participate in the Executive committee including sharing and communicating knowledge and by attending weekly or monthly meetings.
  • Ability to accurately use various office and accounting software.

Requirements:
  • Minimum lifting of 70 pounds.
  • Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, manual dexterity.
  • Hearing, writing, typing.
  • Minimum pulling of 70 pounds.
  • Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.
  • Must have a comprehensive knowledge applicable Federal, state, and local health, safety, and legal regulations.
  • HVAC EPA certification
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Stepstone Hospitality and the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel are an Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/D/V

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