Maintenance Engineer

To supervise the maintenance operations and physical condition of the hotel to ensure highest standards of guest satisfaction within allotted budget.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility in a safe and satisfactory manner, and the individual must be punctual and have a good attendance record, and have reliable means of transportation to work. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supervises, develops and maintains an ongoing maintenance operation for hotel, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventive maintenance, hotel rooms, air/heating units, ice machines, swimming pools, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, water softeners, 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) and Corporate Project Manager 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 budgeting.
• Maintains hotel by performing painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and other related maintenance activities.
• Replaces/cleans air conditioner filters.
• Notifies management concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating and ventilating equipment.
• May tend furnace, air conditioner and boiler to provide heat, cool air and hot water for guests.
• Interprets specifications, job orders and company policies to maintenance employees.
• Oversees compliance with OSHA standards regarding proper usage, dilution of products, equipment safety and usage as well as blood-borne pathogen precautions and procedures. Refers to Sunburst Hospitality Risk Management Procedure Manual for all OSHA standards.
• 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

May supervise one or more of the following positions:
Assistant Chief Engineer and Maintenance Worker. Supervises and motivates all Maintenance Department staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies, training programs, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include recruiting,…