Chief Engineer

Position Description

JOB TITLE : Chief Engineer

DEPARTMENT : Engineering

REPORTS TO : General Manager & Resident Manager

ESSENTIAL PURPOSE :

To manage the operation and administration of the Engineering Department to ensure all hotel structures, furnishings, and equipment are optimally functional and aesthetically pleasing. The incumbent will be expected to customarily and regularly use discretion and independent judgment in performing the job duties and will direct the work of two or more employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• To hire, train, schedule, support, review, discipline, and terminate employees directly accountable to his / her position, to maintain highest possible levels of employee morale and department productivity.
• To review and prioritize all daily work orders, interfacing with the GM or Resident manager when necessary.
• To oversee the property preventive maintenance programs to ensure consistent, reliable operation of systems.
• To participate in periodic inspections of the entire property.
• To assist with gathering bids for all Engineering Department capital expenditure requests prior to approval of the GM or Resident manager.
• To assist management in determining the necessity and viability of outside contractors, and to investigate contractors and submit recommendations for final approval.
• To act as hotel liaison with outside contractors and agencies when involved in major rehabilitation projects and facility additions.
• To aid in the preparation of annual departmental budget, according to the specifications set forth by the GM & Resident manager with the assistance of the property Controller.
• To continually monitor and control departmental expenditures to ensure meeting operational standards while maintaining annual budget.
• To assist the GM & Resident manager put out to bid, annually, all major vendor supplies needed for departmental operations.
• To follow all specified procedures to correctly handle cash.
• To properly document Personnel / Payroll transactions, as directed, for processing in the Personnel office.
• To understand and respond to all guest requests in a timely and professional office.
• To promote and comply with all policies and procedures of JC Resorts LLC.
• To immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions.
• To maintain the cleanliness and safety of work areas at all times.
• To practice safe work habits at all times, to avoid injury to self and others, including the safe operation of all power-driven machinery.
• To ensure safe work practices of all Engineering staff, including compliance with company and departmental safety rules and regulations and the proper use and handling of all relevant equipment.
• To ensure departmental safety training for all new Engineering employees before they begin to To conduct regular departmental operations meetings, including monthly safety meetings.
• To ensure proper use, storage, and labeling of all hazardous chemicals used by Engineering employees, in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• To attend all mandatory meetings as directed.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION LEVEL : AA degree in Accounting, or equivalent experience required. English fluency required. Must have minimum one year experience in Accounts Payable. Must know ten key by touch, and be familiar with routine office procedures. Must be computer literate. Must display knowledge of currently accepted business phone etiquette. Hotel experience preferred.

SKILLS AND APTITUDES : Detail oriented. Organized and efficient. Learns quickly. Safety-minded. High quality standards for production and service. Diplomatic and calm. Strong verbal communications skills. Courteous, friendly, and professional manner. Good team player. Customer service focus. Able to work productively with little supervision. Trustworthy and reliable. Must be able to work to deadlines.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT : Works indoors throughout shift in temperature-controlled, clean, and well- lighted office. Bi-level structures. Extensive facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Stands / walks approximately 40% of shift. Sits at desk or in meetings approximately 60% of shift. Uses personal computer approximately 70% of shift. Moderate to heavy use of phones, daily. Frequent use of stairs, daily. Occasionally required to handle and move objects weighing up to 40 lbs. over short distances. Requires extensive reading and computation.

EXEMPT POSITION : Exempt employees are not covered by the overtime provisions and do not receive overtime pay. Exempt employees are paid a fixed salary that is intended to cover all of the compensation to which they are entitled. Because they are exempt, such employees are not entitled to additional compensation for extra hours of work or time off in lieu of additional compensation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : JC Resorts LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. Any requests for a reasonable accommodation must be directed to : Wendy Burke wburke@jcresorts.com

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT : The relationship between JC Resorts LLC and the employee is for an unspecified term and is considered “at will.” This means that the terms and conditions of employment may be changed, with or without cause and with or without notice, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties and location of work. No one other than the President of the Company has the authority to make any verbal or written agreement contrary to this provision and any such agreement must be put in writing and signed by the President before it is effective.

JC Resorts LLC reserves the right to modify and update this Position Description as needed

I have read and understand the above-referenced job requirements and have the ability to perform all of the essential duties listed herein. I agree to comply with the Company’s performance standards and understand that I will need to be flexible in order to accommodate the changing needs of the business operation. I further agree to comply with the rules and regulations set forth in the Employee Handbook and agree to abide with any departmental policies.

I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this job description.

The expected base wage range for this position is : $98,800 to $109,200 annually. This position may be eligible for additional compensation according to the Company’s policies, as they may be amended from time to time.

Salary : $98,800 - $109,200