Assistant Chief Engineer

What you will be doing

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
• Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
•  Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
• Act in capacity of Chief Engineer during his/her absence.Inspect supply levels, cleanliness and organization of storage areas. Assign designated personnel to rectify any deficiencies.
• Conduct weekly inventory on equipment and supplies. Prepare requisitions for reordering of shortages.
• Implement methods and techniques, which are cost effective to improve efficiency.
• Pre-plan and order materials for special projects. Coordinate scheduling with department heads to eliminate conflict.
• Conduct building rounds and take gauge readings; check for potential fire hazards, burnt out lights, and faulty equipment.
• Check Engineering Logbook and Night Report for information regarding problems. Document pertinent information in logbook.
• Collect, prioritize and coordinate completion of such work orders received from hotel departments. Ensure scheduled completion of the following:
  • Replace light switches
  • Reset circuit breakers
  • Replace wall plug receptacles
  •  Replace fluorescent light ballast
  • Replace electrical solonial valve
  • Replace small motors
  • Use test equipment; olumeter, voltage tester, amp probe
  • Unplug sinks, toilets, garbage disposals and drain lines
  • Repair of replace valves, gate, globe, ball, solonial valves
  • Replace washer, gaskets, vacuum breakers, toilet seals
• Implement Preventive Maintenance program to include:
• Monitor and maintain all laundry and dry cleaning equipment.
• Monitor and maintain all kitchen equipment.
• Maintain guestrooms using rooms preventive maintenance program punch list.
• Change air conditioning filters every three months.
• Check HVAC equipment; change filters, belts, bearings and lubricate as necessary. Also check for unusual noise or vibration, adjusting as necessary.
• Change or repair locks as needed.
• Cut and mark keys for guestroom key inventory.
• Check and test-run emergency generator weekly.
• Monitor and maintain pest control requirements.
• Wear a pager and respond promptly to any requests made for problems, assistance, or emergency work orders.
• Perform maintenance on all fire and safety equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of hotel safety procedures and ensure application of such.
• Respond as part of initial response team to any early warning or major fire alarm.
• Ensure that assigned staff has reported to work; document any late or absent employees.
• Coordinate breaks for assigned staff.
• Prepare and distribute work assignments for staff and review priorities.
• Communicate additions or changes to the assignments as they arise throughout the shift. Identify situations, which compromise the department's standards and delegate these tasks.
• Observe staff performance of job functions and ensure all procedures are completed to departmental standards; rectify deficiencies with respective personnel.
•  Assist staff with their job functions where needed to ensure optimum standards and efficient operation.
• Conduct training of staff as assigned.
• Provide feedback on staff performance to manager. Report disciplinary problems to manager and participate in the counseling of employees.
• Monitor and handle guest complaints ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Ensure all staff assignments are completed before staff sign out.
• Complete all paperwork and closing duties before leaving. Review status of assignments and any follow-up action with manager and/or on-coming supervisor.
• Participate in departmental and operations meetings.
• Participate with the Chief Engineer in preparing the annual budget.
• Participate with the Chief Engineer in organizing and executing capital expenditures and construction work authorization requests.
• Recommend and implement energy saving methods.
• Recommend safety ideas, participate in fire prevention and other life safety programs.
• Conduct monthly inspections in areas of responsibilities and take immediately action on repairs as needed.
• Wipe down walls, clean, or paint as needed.
• Repair furniture and equipment as needed.
• Attend designated meetings.

The ideal candidate for this position

• High school graduate or equivalent vocational training.
• 5 years experience as a stationary Engineer.
• 5 years experience in building maintenance, electrical work, plumbing, and refrigeration.
• Fluency in job related English, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Provide legible communication and directions.
• Compute basic mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers in processing charges)
• Basic working knowledge of building maintenance, electrical, plumbing and refrigeration equipment.
• Working knowledge of:
  • plumbing codes
  • electrical codes
  • national/local fire codes
  • local mechanical codes
  • water treatment program
  • blue prints and plumbing and wiring schematics
  • power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades
• Ability to:
  • enforce hotel's standards, policies and procedures with assigned staff.
  • prioritize and organize work assignments; delegate work.
  • direct performance of assigned staff and follow up with corrections where needed.
  • instruct/direct staff in the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment.
  • motivate assigned staff and maintain a cohesive team.
  • ascertain staff training needs and provide such training.
  • be a clear thinker in pressure situations and exercise good judgements.
  • focus attention on details.
  • maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information.
  • work with minimal supervision.
  • trouble shoot and use alternatives in emergency situations.
  • understand guest inquiries, provide responses and interact positively.
  • work in close proximity to high-pressure steam of pounds and hot water at degrees.
  • interact positively with hotel personnel and provide prompt solutions to problems.
• Desirable:
  • Any building trade license/certificate from the state of .
  • 3 years apprenticeship in stationary Engineers program or years experience as a maintenance stationary Engineer.
  • 3 years supervisory experience.
  • Ability to communicate in a second language, preferably Spanish or Chinese.
  • Computer literate.
  • Basic carpentry skills.

Source: Hospitality Online

Salary : $76