Chief Engineer

Summary

This position supervises the maintenance operations and physical condition of the hotels within the assigned area to ensure the highest standards of guest satisfaction within the allotted budget.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervises, develops and maintains an ongoing maintenance operation for hotel, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, preventive maintenance, hotel rooms, air/heating units, ice machines, swimming pools, lighting, kitchen equipment, switch rooms, roof exhausts, electrical substations, etc.

On an ongoing and regular basis, inspects and evaluates physical condition of entire hotel asset, including all guestrooms, public areas, pool area; completes and retains inspection reports on a regular and timely basis, using then-current Company inspection forms.

Works closely with other departments (i.e., Front Office and Housekeeping Departments on maintenance and repairs issues) to ensure high level of customer satisfaction.

Orders material and completes work assignments on time and by a specified date.

Performs work within departmental expense plans. Assists General Manager in capital projects when required.

Maintains hotel by performing painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and other related maintenance and preventative maintenance activities.

Notifies management concerning need for major repairs or life safety issues and additions and repairs to all equipment property wide.

May tend air conditioner and boiler to provide heat, cool air and hot water for guests.

Communicates and interprets specifications, job orders and company policies.

Oversees compliance with OSHA standards regarding proper usage, dilution of products, equipment safety and usage as well as blood-borne pathogen precautions and procedures.

Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules, recommends measures to improve production.

Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists employees in resolving work problems.

Supervises and motivates maintenance staff including hiring, firing, coaching, counseling, evaluating and training activities.

Communicates verbally and in writing with all levels of employees.

Attends periodic meetings with General Manager and/or department heads, conducts and/or participates in safety meetings at designated intervals with hotel staff.

Submits to management recommendations for painting, repairs, furnishings, relocation of equipment, and reallocation of space.

Understands government regulations affecting hotel’s operations, ensuring hotel is operated in compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and requirements of any federal, state or municipal authority.

Understands hotel’s MANAGER ON DUTY PROGRAM, following MOD guidelines and Risk Management/Workman’s Compensation procedures when responding to incidents.

As required of all hotel associates, assists any customer or potential customer in a prompt, courteous, friendly, and helpful manner at all times.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

May supervise one or more of the following positions:
Maintenance Worker. Supervise, monitor, and develop maintenance staff by providing supervision and professional development.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Planning/Organizing
- Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

Analytical
- Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and…