Chief Engineer

Summary

Assist the Director of Engineering by coordinating and supervising hands on all activities related to the maintenance and repair of physical systems of buildings and equipment. In additions, coordinates, implements and supervises preventative maintenance programs of guest rooms and public areas of the hotel. Supervises the work of others and performs needed work him/herself as necessary.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for assigning work and supervising all of the maintenance and repair work of the following employees in the Engineering Department:
  • General and Preventive Maintenance Programs of Guest Rooms and Conference Center meeting space.
  • HVAC/Refrigeration
  • Electrician,
  • Plumber/Kitchen Mechanic
  • Carpenter
  • Painter
  • Engineering Coordinator
• Confer with vendors to obtain product and service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule
• Process purchase requests for items needed by the Engineering Department
• Supervise work of outside contractors as needed and make sure work was properly performed and the job site left clean
• Supervise Mechanical, Public Area, and Guest Room preventative maintenance per standards and schedules
• Attend scheduled meetings as required
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description

Education / Experience

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires a minimum of 10 years maintenance experience and 3-5 years management experience.
• College degree preferred or technical and business acumen.
• Has general knowledge of skilled trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
• Requires advanced knowledge or certification in one of these areas.
• Professional licenses CPO - Osha Hvac Electrical - Plumbing

Requirements

• Physical demands
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear
  • The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls

• • Position may require reaching with hands and arms
  • Lift up to 50 pounds
• Communication
  • Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, effectively with guests, vendors and co-workers
  • Must read, write and speak the English language fluently
  • Bi-lingual or Knowledge of Spanish helpful
• Computer skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills with emphasis on Excel
  • Hotsos Knowledge

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee must be able to handle to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform in this environment.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate except in mechanical areas and when using certain equipment. Work involves using various tools, including tools that may be considered dangerous. Protective equipment and clothing will be required. Proper safety precautions specified by the tool manufacturer and/or OSHA must be followed.

Work may involve high voltage equipment and electric panels. Proper safety equipment includes but is not limited to the use of gloves that must be worn, at times for an extended period. All applicable OSHA and national and local electrical codes must be adhered to.