Chief Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY: Functions as the Chief Engineer of the hotel’s Engineering department. Position has overall responsibility for building and facility maintenance and protection, grounds landscaping and maintenance, guest and associate satisfaction and the financial performance of the department. Position oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives. The position ensures engineering operations meets the brand’s target, customer needs, ensures associate satisfaction, and maximizes the financial performance of the department. QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Experience, Certifications, and Licensing: · High School Diploma or equivalent · Progressive experience in hospitality Engineering or Facility Management, with at least three years of experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a hotel. · Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and teach engineering best practices to hotel management and property operations staff. o Competent in the use of computer-based systems, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook · Certified Pool Operator or able to be certified within six months. o Licenses or certifications in a specific trade is a plus. o Possess the ability to read and use blueprints, diagrams, operations manuals and manufacturer’s specifications · The ability to demonstrate basic technical knowledge of maintenance through an examination. Knowledge of: · Hotel: Engineering, housekeeping, and food service operations. · Budgeting and cost control. o Safety and security standards for hotels, guests and employees. Duties and Responsibilitie · Ensure that the hotel’s maintenance and upkeep standards meet Brand, and Guest standards. · To proactively follow specific departmental procedures in performing repair, maintenance, alteration, and installation work in a safe and neat manner. · Comply with the latest insurance, Local County, State and Federal government codes, laws and requirements. o Each associate is expected to carry out all reasonable requests by management which the associate is capable of performing. · Initiate training of new department associates on equipment and the daily functions of the hotel. o Responsible for identifying and scheduling repairs. o Responsible for operating various hand and power tools in a safe manner. o Follow safe working practices and conditions within your department. · To function as a member of the emergency organization team and become an expert on all life safety systems. · Responsible for completion of preventive maintenance programs on guest rooms and equipment. · Maintain positive public relations and a pleasant attitude with all guests and associates. o Ensure all potential safety hazards are corrected. · Delegate, supervise and participate in all preventive and general maintenance programs by, maintaining a room’s maintenance strategy and scheduling preventive maintenance. · Controlling operating costs Job Specification: · Chief Ensure that all guests’ complaints are handled with extreme courtesy and promptness. · Maintain a clean and organized work area, and return tools to their proper place. · Ensure that department training, self-development and running the department to its fullest potential. · Surface issues of concern to the General Manager and CDOE. · Work and communicate well with other departments. · To monitor and perform test systems as necessary, to be fully informed of the system operation and to handle emergencies involving the systems. To have a working knowledge of fire sprinkler and emergency power systems. · To be available for any emergencies and act in an engineering capacity to protect our guests and associates, and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency. · To act as quickly and responsibly as possible to return the building to its normal operating status. Tasking & Functions: · Assist in preparing annual budgets. · Completes Quore tasking and reporting o Follows up on outstanding issues · Trains, motivates, and develops property staff o Communicates effectively with customers, co-workers and supervisors · Remains flexible and responsive to scheduling needs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee must be able to see differences in widths and lengths of lines such as those on graphs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee must be able to: Work effectively in a stressful environment. Communicate well with others. Effectively deal with guests, customers and visitors. Accept constructive criticism from supervisors. Change activity frequently and cope with interruptions. Work according to a set schedule, including weekends and holidays as required, and on occasion may be consulted by telephone This Position Description is not intended to detail every aspect of your job or list every task you may be asked to perform. It is provided as a general overview of the responsibilities and skills required to perform the job successfully. I have read and understand the duties of my position as outlined above. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Schedule: 10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Ability to Commute: Coraopolis, PA 15108 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Coraopolis, PA 15108: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person