CHIEF ENGINEER

At the Hyatt Place Boise Downtown for PEG Hospitality Group it’s our associates that make us successful, and we believe in taking good care of them. Both full and part-time associates are eligible to enroll in our benefit plan offerings after you have completed 30 days with us. Additionally, you’ll be eligible to receive paid time off and holiday pay. We also offer generous parental leave benefits, a 401k savings plan, hotel stay discounts. If you need your pay a little earlier, we have you covered with our partner, PayActive. Treating one another with respect, inspiring each other to be our best, and being diligent in the work we do, are our core values. If these are important to you and you want to find a place where your hard work and commitment are appreciated and rewarded, join us!

JOB SUMMARY: The Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the engineering and maintenance operations within the hotel, including general property maintenance, are working properly and up to the hotel’s operating standards. Provide supervision, instruction, and training to Maintenance Engineers. Responsible for ensuring the budget is achieved, brand standards are met, appropriate documentation on preventative maintenance and training of staff is maintained. Ensures compliance of all regulatory federal, state, and local guidelines.

The Chief Engineer is also responsible for keeping all equipment in good repair and providing day-to-day maintenance support to the hotel. Additionally, work towards and support the improvement of engineering service for guests, other departments, and co-workers.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Perform day-to-day routine and preventative maintenance within the hotel rooms and public areas.
• Respond promptly and efficiently to any maintenance calls that arise either from the guest or other departments.
• Respond courteously and promptly to guest requests and resolve matters to the guest’s satisfaction.
• Ability to prioritize the maintenance issues e.g.: to attend the breakdown of plant and machinery on priority.
• Perform maintenance activities in the guest rooms and public areas including minor electrical equipment, plumbing and Air conditioning.
• Program TV's and perform general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory duties.
• Monitor fire Alarm / Life Safety System systems as necessary, to be fully informed of the system operation and to handle emergencies involving the systems.
• Understand and operate electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and water systems. Be able to test, troubleshoot and perform basic repair on systems.
• Communicate with different departments and to provide them with information and assistance.
• Check for new maintenance requests e.g.: OOO - Out of Service and OOO - Out of Order from the PMS (Property Management System) and update remarks once the task is completed.
• Able to maintain a daily logbook of work done during the shift.
• Execute the preventative maintenance schedule and ensure all equipment and designated areas are maintained to the required standard.
• Maintain all tools, equipment, and working areas in good condition.
• Train and instruct other members of the staff through sharing of knowledge and skills.
• Perform any other job assigned by the management as and when required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time; ability to stoop, kneel, and bend as customary in a hotel environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to lift and move up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Ability to work without close supervision and within established time frames.
• Proficient working with computer programs (MS Office and other system used on-site)

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience in general trades such as light plumbing, minor electrical, painting & drywall, general repairs required.
• 2-5 years' experience in a hotel, multi-unit residential or commercial building environment.