Chief Engineer
In our hotel, the Chief Engineer assures that the building, equipment, and grounds of the hotel are maintained in a safe, economical, efficient, and attractive fashion, consistent with hotel policies and procedures. He or she must have a working knowledge of all maintenance functions, including but not limited to HVAC, Mechanical/Electrical, Plumbing, and basic construction. The key to excellent performance in this position is organization, leadership skills, and the ability to manage several projects at one time. We are looking for someone to keep our facility in compliance with all safety standards so that we can give our guests and fellow employees a safe environment to enjoy. Our company is all about teamwork and first-class guest service, so the candidate we are searching for has a warm and friendly personality that puts our guests at ease and sets expectations of excellence in guest room/hotel functionality.
Responsibilities
- Smile when on-stage
- Manage in compliance with established company policies and procedures, as well as Local, State, and Federal laws and regulations
- Monitor actual departmental costs by forecasting and comparing forecast to actual
- Supervise the completion of all repairs necessary to keep lodging and restaurant units available for occupancy and operation
- Ensure the implementation of an ongoing energy conservation program
- Monitor the level and quality of services performed by outside contractors in accordance with all lease agreements, service contracts, and warranties
- Ensure the implementation of an ongoing preventative maintenance program to limit the deterioration of the property's physical plant, equipment, and grounds
- Perform regularly scheduled inspections to direct and complete the work as outlined in the preventative maintenance program of all equipment
- Interview and select maintenance staff; responsible for the training and proficiency of maintenance associates
- Perform regularly scheduled safety inspections, including but not limited to, fire safety devices of the hotel to maintain compliance with all city codes
- Interface with department heads and others to assure proper care, including hotel upkeep and upgrades
- Assure that basic mechanical and/or electrical equipment, machinery, and/or circuitry of the property are kept in good working order
- Perform all other duties as assigned by management
Educational/Vocational Preparation
A High School Diploma/GED is required.
Qualifications
- Technical training in mechanical and electrical fields; experience in maintenance of refrigeration, heating and cooling, carpentry, and plumbing; on-the-job training may substitute for educational/vocational training requirements
- Three years of relevant experience; Management/Supervisory/Mentor experience desired
- Requires ability to communicate in a positive and service-oriented manner both orally and in writing to guests and members of the maintenance/hotel staff
- Requires ability to perform light to heavy physical labor: Lifting, Bending, Reaching, Stretching, Pushing, and Pulling
- Requires ability to lift 75+ pounds frequently
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends, and holidays
- Neat, clean, and professional appearance
- This position involves a high degree of social skills and ability to perform work under pressure
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain a pleasant, positive, and helpful demeanor
- Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays