Chief Hotel Engineer

Job Details

Job Location:

Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham - BELLINGHAM, WA 98229
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range: $82,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Job Category:
Facilities

Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham presents an opportunity to run the shop on a full service hotel with full food and beverage offerings. The position requires a seasoned hotel professional with mastery of both hotel and restaurant maintenance as well as process management and leadership of others. Providence Hospitality Partners, the management company, is based in Denver, Colorado, and was founded in 2002.

We strive to operate hotels where every guest wants to stay, every associate wants to work, and every investor wants to own. We encourage and support each associate to achieve clearly defined objectives, and we pursue a proactive position to enhance the wellbeing in our communities. We provide a corporate culture that values teamwork, a strong work ethic, service to others, and personal balance.

The Chief Engineer oversees and coordinates daily operations of the engineering/maintenance departments to ensure total comfort, safety, and satisfaction of hotel guests and staff; maintains all equipment, buildings, and property in proper condition.

• Lead the team to ensure all team members are properly trained, deployed and held accountable.
• Maintain property including but not limited to guest rooms, public areas, and equipment through development and implementation of preventive maintenance program; ensure all maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely, cost-effective manner and according to all specifications.
• Manage hotel’s physical operations including but not limited to refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, laundry machines, swimming pools, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, plumbing, water treatment, and electric systems.
• Interface with appropriate hotel staff/managers to receive information regarding maintenance needs; ensure timely response to requests.
• Interface with appropriate hotel staff/managers, engineers, and outside contractors to review and/or develop renovation and new construction plans; coordinate communication with and work of outside contractors.
• Monitor and maintain proper inventory levels; authorize purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Ensure all fire and safety inspections are completed and any discrepancies corrected; ensure property is in compliance with all safety and sanitation policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Supervise and assist staff in maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings, and property as needed.
• Possess and maintain thorough knowledge of city and state building codes, OSHA requirements, and ADA laws; implement OSHA and ADA guidelines and programs.
• Possess and maintain thorough knowledge of ventilation/air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and other generally accepted maintenance skills.
• Develop, implement, and monitor department budget; manage expenses within approved budget constraints.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports as required.
• Hire, train, supervise, motivate, and develop maintenance/engineering staff; manage schedules and workflow.
• Assign duties and monitor quality of work; assure staff conforms to organizational policies and procedures and safety regulations.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively work to promote and recognize performance.
• Keep up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

• Directly supervise employees within the maintenance department.
• Indirectly supervise employees within the housekeeping and laundry departments.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Effective organizational…