Summary:The Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring proper operations maintenance, service, and repair of all equipment while supporting the goals of guest satisfaction, cost control, and profitability.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maximize maintenance team potential with a balanced focus on operations, guests, employee and owner's satisfaction
- Represent the engineering department during the daily HOD morning meetings
- Prioritize, plan, schedule, assign, and supervise the engineering department staff
- Respond to guest's maintenance needs promptly and ensure guests receive professional, efficient, prompt, and courteous service to hotel standards
- Install and maintain all equipment related to HVAC, DG Sets, Water treatment, Fire Safety, etc.
- Ensure proper records are kept relating to all the plant and equipment for the hotel including repair and service records
- Take responsibility for the cleanliness and safety aspects of all plant and mechanical equipment rooms
- Perform daily and weekly property document inspections
- Ensure property, grounds, physical plant and work areas are maintained to standard and that all safety equipment and conditions are to code
- Establish and maintain department equipment and supply inventory levels appropriate to property requirements
- Provide training to staff on supplies, inventory, maintenance, and ordering procedures
- Maintain, monitor, and test hotel's emergency and security systems like fire alarm, CCTV, baggage scanners etc.
- Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs
- Develop, implement, and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses
- Ensure maintenance staff wears proper uniforms with name tag and upholds hotels grooming and hygiene standards
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Have a BA or college degree in related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- Have 5 years maintenance experience or 3 years supervisory in a hotel environment
- Have advanced knowledge of building management/engineering
- Display excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Commit to delivering a high level of customer service
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Annual review with increase potential
- 401k program with company match
- Additional benefits may be available
Arbor's Guiding Principles:Arbor Lodging focuses on Five Guiding Principles to foster a culture where growth, development, and progression thrive within the properties:
- Do the Right Thing - Operate and act with integrity in all you do even when it is not convenient.
- Lead with Heart - Be kind, passionate and hospitable.
- Be Accountable - Take ownership and deliver results.
- Aim Higher - Go above and beyond to exceed expectations and pursue thoughtful change.
- Celebrate Differences - Embrace diversity; respect individual opinions and ideas.
