Engineering-Chief Engineer

Manages Engineering department operations and the maintenance and repair of the hotel’s physical plant, equipment, furnishings, and grounds. Ensures safe, efficient operations that support guest and employee comfort, quality standards, security, and asset protection. Prepares and manages the departmental budget, capital expenditure projects, preventive maintenance, and energy conservation programs. Ensures compliance with brand standards and governmental regulations and leads the response to facility-related issues.

Engineering Operations, Facilities Maintenance & Preventive Maintenance:

• Oversees the safe, efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems, including heaters, pumps, valves, and steam and water distribution; refrigeration units; air and gas compressors; plumbing and water treatment systems; fire and life safety systems; electrical systems and motors; locks; and carpentry components.
• Maintains front-of-house and back-of-house areas, including public spaces, restaurants, kitchens, meeting rooms, and the fitness center, to the highest standards.
• Inspects and troubleshoots critical building systems, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire and life safety, lighting, and power systems, and supervises repairs.
• Recommends or arranges painting, repairs, renovations, and furnishing replacements.
• Responds to emergencies and maintains disaster preparedness by identifying potential problems, developing response plans, and managing crises.
• Establishes and maintains an effective preventive maintenance program for building equipment and guestrooms.

Administration:

• Adjusts work priorities and schedules to meet work order demands and guest needs.

• Ensures building and equipment licenses, permits and certifications are current.

• Develops and implements the life safety manual, business continuity plan, and safety and emergency procedures.
• Establishes and maintains written departmental standard operating procedures and performance expectations.
• Participates in the hotel’s Safety Committee and ensures timely follow-up on corrective actions.

Engineering Staff Leadership:

• Responsible for hiring decisions, performance management, employee relations and discipline, workplace safety compliance, engagement initiatives, career development, and succession planning.
• Prepares and conducts daily maintenance team lineups to communicate priorities and updates.
• Trains engineering staff on governmental and safety requirements, quality standards, and service expectations.
• Ensures staff have the tools, equipment, and authority needed to perform their responsibilities.
• Ensures that engineering staff maintain safe, sanitary, and organized work areas.
• Prepares and adjust weekly schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecasts.
• Authorizes staff requests for vacation, sick leave, holidays, leaves of absence, schedule changes, and overtime.
• Manages departmental payroll, labor reporting, project administration, and other administrative tasks.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Reports To:

Director of Operations (Direct)

Director of Facilities Management & Asset Enhancement (Indirect)

Supervises:
Engineering Supervisor, Office Coordinator, Maintenance Staff (1st, 2nd, 3rd Class)

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate.
• Associate degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of general maintenance experience, preferably in a hotel, residential condominium, or commercial building, and two (2) years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed…