Chief Engineer

Essential Job Functions

• Directly responsible for the maintenance and operation of all the equipment on the property site and
  the building structure itself. This includes refrigeration and air conditioning, the fire alarm system,
  boilers, primary and secondary power systems, and emergency generators.
• Responsible for the aesthetics of the exterior and interior of the building, continuously evaluates
  remodeling projects. Scheduling labor and material for remodeling and refurbishing projects.
• Scheduling department personnel to maintain 24‐hour day coverage for preventative maintenance
  on building and equipment including external utilities such as water, power, gas, sewer, and also
  internal utilities, power systems and fire protection. 
• Prepares work schedules in accordance with forecasted occupancy.
• Implements policies and procedures to ensure energy conservation throughout the hotel
• Conducts department meetings/training on a regular basis in conjunction with AURO Hotels’
  standards and Brand standards including maintenance techniques and safe use of cleaning products.
• Responsible to insure that AURO Hotels’ standards and Brand standards are met in all physical areas
  of the hotel including outside the building.
• Responsible for monitoring compliance with state building codes and regulations, OSHA safety codes
  and adherence to Fire Department standards of safety and evacuation procedures.
• Cooperates with all Department Heads, sets up departmental meetings, supervisory meetings and
  internal departmental meetings.
• Monitors any new construction. Interacts as necessary with designers, architects, contractors, and
  public utilities, the Fire Department, Health Department, insurance agencies, and OSHA. Works with
  Department Heads in preparing budgets. Prepares new work orders for construction projects, as well
  as monitoring requisitioned supplies and equipment for the Maintenance and Engineering
  Departments.
• Coordinates hotel emergency procedures, in conjunction with General Manager. Develop an
  effective emergency plan for hotel. Conduct drills with staff. Train staff on the operation of
  emergency systems and equipment. Train all MOD's on emergency procedures, equipment, water
  and electrical shutoff etc. Schedule regular inspection and maintenance of all emergency equipment
  (kitchen hood extinguisher, fire extinguisher, alarm systems etc.).
• Confers closely with the General Manager and takes every opportunity to become familiar with all
  aspects of the hotel in order to assist guests wherever required.
• Keeps General Manager promptly informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance.
• Performs performance appraisals on all direct reports as required.

Auro Hotels is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. All applicants are subject to background and substance abuse screening prior to any offer of employment.