Chief Engineer

Description

This position requires overall maintenance knowledge and trouble shooting ability with skills in painting, HVAC, carpentry, equipment, and tool usage.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining the exterior of the building, parking garage, and public areas
• Maintaining all equipment in guest rooms
• Conducting monthly safety inspections and training the staff on safety and emergency procedures
• Working with vendors
• The Maintenance Manager must be willing to respond to emergencies, even if after hours
• Develop and maintain job description and expectations for all staff members
• Maintenance of the entire property including all exterior and interior aspects (Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, boilers, washers, dryers, kitchen equipment, pool/spa, building, guestrooms, bathrooms, parking lot, grounds, ceilings, PTAC, computer, telephone, systems, etc.)
• Be an active participant in weekly department head staff meetings
• Supervise assigned associates including hiring, termination, discipline, development, and evaluations
• Test, examine, and maintain hotel’s life safety systems to ensure they are always 100% operational
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and coordinate compliance of service contracts
• Coordinate all day-to-day maintenance aspects by utilizing the Guest Request Log. Items which are not completed by the day end should be added to the next day's duties.
• Maintain proper par levels for all equipment and supplies needed for the maintenance department
• Work with the General Manager to develop, implement and coordinate hotel safety and emergency plans
• Contribute and work as a team member in all facets of the position and management team
• Perform other duties as requested by the General Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises 1-2 employees in the Maintenance Department
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Interviewing, hiring, and training employees
• Planning, assigning, and directing work
• Appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Benefits

• Affordable health insurance with employer premium contributions offered to all full-time associates
• Wide range of benefit options (medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, life) offered to all full-time associates
• Paid Time Off (PTO) available to full-time associates
• Exclusive discounts at Marriott Hotels

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Education, Credentials, Certification, and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• College Degree Preferred
• At least 5 years of Hospitality Maintenance and Management Experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge and experience in all facets of building maintenance
• Knowledge of electrical, HVAC required
• Understand and operate electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and boiler systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent guest service skills
• Elevated level of organization and attention to details are required
• Read and understand test equipment and measuring devices

Requirements:

Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting to fifty pounds, bending, and reaching, kneeling, stooping, crawling, and climbing.

Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends and alternate shifts.

Salary : $45,000