Assistant Chief Engineer

Role summary

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The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the Chief Engineer in maintaining the hotel’s buildings, rooms, utilities, mechanical and electrical systems, and life-safety equipment. Candidates typically need a diploma or degree in mechanical, electrical, building services, or a related engineering field, together with hotel engineering experience. Familiarity with preventive maintenance, local safety regulations, energy conservation, contractor supervision, and maintenance documentation is expected. The role requires practical troubleshooting skills, leadership, good communication, and the ability to respond to urgent breakdowns. The successful candidate should be hands-on, organized, service-minded, comfortable working shifts or on-call, and able to coordinate effectively with housekeeping, front office, food and beverage, and external suppliers.

About the employer

25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird is an Accor hotel located in South Jakarta, Indonesia. The 25hours brand is known for playful design, distinctive storytelling, and lively spaces that combine accommodation, dining, meetings, and entertainment. The Jakarta property presents an energetic, unconventional hospitality concept aimed at creative travelers, business guests, and local visitors. As part of Accor, one of the world’s major hospitality groups, the hotel benefits from international operating standards, training opportunities, global brands, and structured career development. Its engineering team is responsible for keeping guest areas, back-of-house facilities, utilities, equipment, and safety systems reliable while supporting an engaging guest experience. Employees can expect a multicultural working environment, coordination across hotel departments, and the practical challenges associated with maintaining a busy urban property.