Position Summary: The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall maintenance of all hotel facilities and directs, coordinates, and performs routine preventive and emergency repairs to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of hotel operations.
Essential Job Functions - Train and supervise the hourly Engineering staff and coordinate all scheduling
- Review Engineering staff's worked hours for payroll compilation and submit to accounting on a timely basis
- Focus the Engineering Department on their role in contributing to the guest satisfaction
- Motivate coach counsel and discipline all Engineering personnel according to company standards
- Prepare and conduct all Engineering interviews and follow hiring procedures
- Attend weekly staff meetings and provide training on a rotational basis
- Respond to employee emergency situations using information contained in M.S.D. sheets. Keep M.S.D. sheets current and easily available (with Executive Housekeeper)
- Establish ongoing training for all departments especially Housekeeping Front Desk and Kitchen to maintain basic upkeep of their departments and equipment
- Use company-wide tools, systems and applications without exception
- Adhere to budgeted expense allotments using proper procedures for all purchases and keep all necessary items (light bulbs name tags etc.) stocked
- Coordinate all inspections of life-safety systems including extinguishers smoke alarms etc. to maintain proper safety standards
- Manage energy expenses and continually work towards energy conservation
- Ensure that the Preventative Maintenance program is implemented and administered
- Evaluate and spot check the work of all staff and contractors or outside laborers
- Handle guestroom maintenance requests in a timely and efficient manner
- Maintain files of and be familiar with all operational manuals and warranty agreements for equipment
- Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause; determine emergency status and report to Guest Services and/or the General Manager with findings
- Ensure that employees are at all times attentive friendly courteous and helpful to guests all other employees
- Act as emergency contact person
- Attend monthly all-employee meetings and any other functions required by management
- Coordinate fire drills and the training of all employees on safety procedures
- Establish and maintain key control system
- Conduct daily property tour of the hotel and exterior perimeter for debris and trash removal; Check the lighting and irrigation periodically
- Respond to calls for service, regardless of the day/night and time
Experience and Education:Prior Chief Engineer and Supervisor experience
Experience leading teams in all areas of maintenance
Experience with brand standards
Proficiency with basic hand-tools and power equipment
Proficient in Microsoft 365 or similar computer applications
Minimum High school diploma, GED or equivalent
Current certifications as required by Federal, State or Local governing agents pertaining to trade requirements (HVAC, Pool Operation, etc)
This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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