Marriott International

Chief Engineer

Marriott International • $85K *
Buffalo, NY 14221In-Person
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree or vocational training preferred.
  • State building trade license/certificate preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in hotel, hospital, or building maintenance, with 3 years in a supervisory role.
  • Strong communications skills; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
  • In-depth knowledge of mechanical equipment and building codes, including OSHA and safety protocols.
  • Ability to manage maintenance tasks with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.

Responsibilities

  • Manage maintenance operations for hotel facilities, addressing HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
  • Delegate daily tasks and prioritize special projects among engineering staff.
  • Implement preventive maintenance programs, coordinating with relevant departments.
  • Oversee the completion and inspection of all engineering-related work and work orders.
  • Ensure compliance of all safety equipment with federal, state, and local regulations, maintaining knowledge of safety procedures.
  • Perform emergency repairs on equipment and machinery as needed.
  • Maintain the engineering department’s budget and supervise staff, including hiring and training.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage for employees.
  • Paid time off for vacation and personal use.
  • 8 paid holidays throughout the year.
  • Discounted stays at Marriott hotels.
  • Two complimentary nights at any Shaner hotel property annually.
  • One complimentary meal for each shift worked.
  • Convenient access to bus and metro routes.
Full Job Description
DESCRIPTION

Shaner has an immediate opportunity for a Chief Engineer to join our team at our Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER hotel located in Buffalo, NY.

The Chief Engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining the maintenance operation for the exterior and interior facilities, including but not limited to life safety issues, electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, HVAC, structural, finishes, landscaping and grounds, and all areas of the hotel's physical plant.

  • Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company's business operations.
  • Delegate daily work assignments and review priorities and special projects.
  • Schedule and perform work in accordance with preventive maintenance program in rooms, coordinating with the Rooms Division Department.
  • Ensures final inspection of all engineering related work and execution of all work orders.
  • Performs engineering staff functions whenever necessary.
  • Ensures all safety equipment is in compliance and working order with federal quarterly/annual inspections to city, state and codes. Maintain knowledge of hotel safety procedures and ensure application of such.
  • Handle chemicals for designated uses/surfaces, according to hotel requirements.
  • Perform emergency equipment and machinery repair as needed.
  • Maintain the proper use, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of all tools.
  • Exercise safety precautions when working on equipment (use of safety signs, etc.).
  • Maintains the engineering department's annual budget.
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities that includes interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.


Qualifications:
  • High school graduate or equivalent; college degree or vocational training a plus.
  • Any building trade license/certificate from the state of hotel's operation preferred.
  • Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
  • Minimum two years' experience as a hotel maintenance engineer. Supervisory experience preferred.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
  • Knowledge of all mechanical equipment critical to the operation of the building.
  • Working knowledge of repair and maintenance regarding health codes; plumbing codes; plant equipment; electrical codes; architectural codes; structural codes; blueprints and wiring/plumbing schematics; building code improvement; mechanical and electrical/safety systems construction; national/local fire codes; proper chemical handling and disposal; power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades; local mechanical codes; OSHA codes and best practices.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to interpret manufacturer's literature for installation, preparation, use and upkeep of various materials and products used throughout the property.
  • Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
  • Ability to endure abundant physical movements in carrying out job duties.
  • Ability to enforce hotel's standards, policies and procedures with staff.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and use alternatives in emergency situations.
  • Ability to handle potentially hazardous chemicals.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information.


Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000 with 15% Bonus

Work Location: In person

Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 8 Paid holidays
  • Marriott Hotel Discounts
  • 2 Complimentary night hotel stays per year at any Shaner Hotel property
  • 1 Complimentary meal per shift worked
  • Located on bus and metro routes.


REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be a licensed Chief Engineer in the city of Buffalo.
  • High school or equivalent education. Bachelor's degree or related technical school degree is preferred.
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in hotel, hospital or building maintenance, including 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Ability to supervise situations and accomplish goals on a timely basis.
  • HVAC and CPR Certification are preferred.
  • Training in refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical is a must.


About Marriott International

Marriott International is a hospitality company with more than 3,900 properties around the world. Marriot International opened its first hotel in 1957 and operates franchises worldwide. The company’s headquarters is based in Maryland and employees nearly 200,000 people worldwide.   The company was founded by J. Willard and Alice Marriott in 1927 by opening a root beer stand in Washington D.C.

Marriott International Careers

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Learn more about Marriott International
Size
120,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.5 billion
Industry
Hospitality & Recreation
Net Income
-$267 million
Founded
1927
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$10.5 billion
NASDAQ
MAR
* Ladders Estimates

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