Chief Engineer - Hotel

The Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas is managed by Providence Hospitality Partners is based in Denver, Colorado, and 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

SUMMARY:

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains property including but not limited to guest rooms, public areas, and equipment through development and implementation of preventive maintenance program; ensures all maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely, cost-effective manner and according to all specifications

Manages 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

Interfaces with appropriate hotel staff/managers to receive information regarding maintenance needs; ensures timely response to requests

Interfaces with appropriate hotel staff/managers, engineers, and outside contractors to review and/or develop renovation and new construction plans; coordinates communication with and work of outside contractors

Monitors and maintains proper inventory levels; authorizes purchase orders for supplies and equipment

Ensures all fire and safety inspections are completed and any discrepancies corrected; ensures property is in compliance with all safety and sanitation policies, procedures, and regulations

Supervises and assists staff in maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings, and property as needed

Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of city and state building codes, OSHA requirements, and ADA laws; implements OSHA and ADA guidelines and programs

Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of ventilation/air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and other generally accepted maintenance skills

Develops, implements, and monitors department budget; manages expenses within approved budget constraints

Prepares accurate and timely reports as required

Hires, trains, supervises, motivates, and develops maintenance/engineering staff; manages schedules and workflow

Assigns duties and monitors quality of work; assures staff conforms to organizational policies and procedures and safety regulations

Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize performance

Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions

Performs other related duties as assigned by management

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises employees within the department(s)
Indirectly supervises employees within the department(s)
Carries 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 skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of ventilation/air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and other generally accepted maintenance skills

Knowledge of city and state building codes, OSHA requirements, and ADA laws

Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates

Commitment to excellence and high standards

Basic competence in subordinates’ duties and tasks

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Ability to manage priorities and workflow

Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within…