Chief Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

Manages all engineering/maintenance operations, including maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection. Accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation. Responsible for maintaining regulatory requirements. Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience • High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing. OR • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major; 2 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Property Operations and Engineering Budgets

• Supervises Engineering in the absence of the Director of Engineering.
• Assists in managing the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration,

HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical and life safety systems. • Maintains and operates equipment at optimum effectiveness, efficiency and safety.

• Establishes and manages an effective rooms maintenance program.
• Ensures compliance with all Engineering departmental policies, standards and

procedures. • Manages department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

• Select and order or purchase new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
• Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities in order to

determine the type of work required. • Recommend or arrange for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment. • Supervises the day to day operations of Engineering. Maintaining Property Standards

• Maintains accurate logs and records as required.
• Assists in effectively planning, scheduling and evaluating preventative

maintenance programs. Providing Exceptional Customer Service

• Handles guest problems and complaints effectively.
• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
• Displays leadership in guest hospitality by exemplifying excellent customer

service and creating a positive atmosphere for guest relations. Managing Profitability

• Helps establish priorities for total property maintenance needs.
• Ensures on-going communication occurs in all areas of responsibility to create

awareness of business objectives, awareness of expectations and recognition of exemplary performance. Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities • Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.

• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.
• Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.
• Strives to improve service performance.
• Provides feedback to employees based on observation of service behaviors.
• Supervises employee's ability to execute departmental and property emergency

procedures. • Reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.

• Solicits employee feedback.
• Helps ensure regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety

standards. • Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process. • Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently. At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. At Renaissance Hotels, we believe in helping our guests experience the DNA of the neighborhoods they are visiting. Our guests come to discover and uncover the unexpected, to dive into a new culture, or simply to make the most of a free evening. They see business travel as an adventure because they see all travel as an adventure. Where others may settle for the usual, our guests see a chance to bring home a great story. And so do we. We’re looking for fellow spontaneous explorers to join our team to bring the spirit of the neighborhood to our guests. If this sounds like you, we invite you to discover career opportunities with Renaissance Hotels. In joining Renaissance Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.