Chief Engineer

Job Description

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, . The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel's employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The Chief Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the hotel engineering and maintenance department, attaining hotel and departmental goals, and adhering to company standards. Supervises, develops and maintains ongoing maintenance operation for hotel, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventive maintenance, hotel rooms, HVAC units, ice machines, lighting, kitchen equipment, snow removal, emergency generators, water softeners, switch rooms, roof exhausts, electrical substations, etc.

Essential Functions

Note: Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Perform the duties of maintenance associates as needed.

Respond to maintenance requests and work orders in an expedient, professional manner.

Interact with guests to ensure satisfaction; handle problem escalation as necessary.

Train, mentor, counsel and discipline colleagues.

After hours on-call availability if an issue arises; available nights and weekends.

Seek continual improvement for the department and hotel.

Monitor the hotel's electrical, plumbing, mechanical, pool, lighting, and HVAC systems.

Inspect hotel for signs of necessary preventative maintenance; monitor usable life of all furniture, fixtures and equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and to plan for capital purchases.

Manage HVAC, elevator, landscape and other service contractors, including monitoring and negotiating contract agreements as necessary.

Order tools, parts and materials; manages inventory.

Respond or perform duties of a groundskeeper including snow removal.

Maintain all maintenance records and accurate tracking of expenses, both costs and capital items; prepares annual maintenance budget.

Ensure hotel compliance with all municipal, provincial and federal regulations relating to operational functions, fire and safety programs.

Responsible for all emergency services; maintain an emergency plan for systems back up.

Conduct loss prevention inspections as needed and ensures timely follow-up to required improvements.

Comply with all policies, procedures and regulations that relate to the local, state and federal laws.

Clean Driving Record

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: At least 3 years of experience performing engineering/general maintenance duties; engineering management or supervisory experience a plus

Licenses or Certificates: Technical certifications in electrical, plumbing or other related fields are a plus.

Has a strong working knowledge of and passion for hospitality engineering.

Displays a strong hands-on approach; thrives in guest and colleague interactions.

Thinks critically and objectively; has excellent problem-solving skills and has the ability to make quick decisions based on business demands; manages multiple priorities and deadlines to accomplish goals in a timely manner.

Understands and applies federal and state employment laws.

Is technologically savvy, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Daily Pay - get paid on-demand • Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • 401K Employer Match • Paid Time Off starting on first day • Free Life and Accident Insurances • Opportunities for growth and advancement within the Woodbury Group of hotels • Awesome worldwide hotel discounts (up to 75% off) • Employee Assistance Program • Employee Wellness Program

$45,000-$70,000 per year DOE

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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