Dual Property Chief Engineer

Residence Inn Missoula
125 N Pattee St
Missoula, MT 59802, USA

Education & Experience:

• Previous customer service& hotel experience preferred
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in a related field
• Previous supervisory experience required
• At least 5 years practical experience in one or more of the technical trades (HVAC, Refrigeration, Plumbing, Electrical, etc.)
• Previous experience with budgeting
• Must have good working knowledge of excel, word and outlook
• Any license the property may require

• Computer, projector, copier, fax machine, scanner, other office equipment, telephone
• Hand and power tools, electrical test equipment, refrigeration equipment, plumbing equipment, welding equipment, audio-visual equipment, pipe cutting equipment, telephone, office equipment, computer/computerized monitoring systems
• Ability to use Word, Excel and various other software programs
• Under variable temperature conditions
• Around chemicals, fumes and or odor hazards
• Around dust and or mite hazards

• Long hours sometimes required
• Must be able to move quickly and agilely if a situation requiring quick assistance rises
• Multi Task
• Heavy work
  - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Near Vision
  - The ability to see details at close range

• Oral and Written Comprehension and Expression
  - Must be able to convey & understand information and ideas in English
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from multiple sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests
• Mathematical Reasoning
  - Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions
• Excellent communication skills; fluency in English required

• Refrigeration, electrical and plumbing skills, boiler operation and maintenance skills, water treatment and chiller operation knowledge
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Working knowledge of all legal issues in compliance with CFC/EPA/ADA/IAQ/OSHA
• Knowledge of energy management an asset

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service oriented manner
• Maintain regular attendance, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, as defined in the hotel handbook, when working
• Comply at all times with New Castle standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
• Supervise and train all Engineering staff
• Oversee all projects
• Coordinate all Engineering staff scheduling
• Create and adhere to annual budget for the department
• Develop and implement plans to keep property, equipment, and grounds in an acceptable state of repair
• Create and implement preventive maintenance program for all hotel equipment
• Coordinate periodic inspection of all safety systems
• Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner
• Follow up on all alarms immediately to determine the exact location and cause. Determine emergency status and report findings to Guest Services. Take immediate action as necessary
• Design construction and repair projects
• Ensure engineering staff adheres to Loss Prevention guidelines
• Keep immediate supervisors fully informed of all challenges or matters requiring his/her attention
• Supervise staff including; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach & council, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communications, recommend discipline & termination as appropriate
• Prepare department payroll weekly
• Check and respond to electronic communications in a timely fashion
• Check appearance of all department employees to ensure compliance with NCHR Standards of Appearance, council when necessary
• Negotiate and enter into contracts, as appropriate, to maintain the facility to required standards

• Other duties as required
• Participate in staff and other…