Chief Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

As a department head, the Chief Engineer is responsible for the department administration, purchasing, preventable maintenance, equipment repairs and supervision of the maintenance engineer/ pm houseman.

Special Requirement: Must be able to work flexible hours and be on call 24 hours a day if an emergency arises.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures implementation of an ongoing preventative maintenance program to limit the deterioration of the property's physical plant, equipment and grounds.

• Performs regularly scheduled inspections in order to direct and complete the work as outlined in the preventative maintenance program of all equipment.

• Assures that basic mechanical and/or electrical equipment, machinery and/or circuitry of the property are kept in good working order.

• Performs regularly scheduled safety inspections, including but not limited to, fire safety devices of the hotel to maintain compliance with all city codes.

• Manages in compliance with established company policies and procedures, as well as Local, State and Federal laws and regulations.

• Monitors the level and quality of services performed by outside contractors in accordance with all lease agreements, service contracts and warranties.

• Supervises the completion of all repairs necessary to keep lodging and restaurant units available for occupancy and operation.

• Interfaces with department heads and others to assure proper care, including hotel upkeep and upgrades.

• Monitors actual departmental cost by forecasting and comparing forecast to actual Interviews and selects maintenance staff.

• Responsible for the training and proficiency of maintenance associates All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years relevant experience

• On-the-job training may substitute for educational/vocational training requirements

• Management/Supervisory/Mentor experience desired

• Technical training in mechanical and electrical fields; experience in maintenance of refrigeration, heating and cooling, carpentry, and plumbing

• Ability to listen effectively as well as communicate in a positive and service-oriented manner both orally and in writing to guests and members of the maintenance/hotel staff/ guests.

• Requires ability to perform light to heavy physical labor: Lifting, Bending, climbing (ladders), Reaching, Stretching, Pushing, Pulling Requires ability to lift 75+ pounds frequently.

• Able to work a flexible schedule that will include nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Neat, clean, and professional appearance