Chief Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Chief Engineer

"Join the Residence Inn Lexington Family and Build a Legacy of Hospitality!"

Job Details

• Work Location: Residence Inn Lexington. 1080 Newtown Pike, Lexington 40511.
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $18 per hour
• Schedule: 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, Night shifts, Holidays, and Weekends

Job overview

The Chief Engineer oversees and coordinates the maintenance staff's activities, ensuring all repairs, maintenance, and engineering tasks are completed efficiently. This role supports capital repair, and renovation projects and maintains the hotel's preventative maintenance program.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintenance and Repairs:

• Prioritize and complete maintenance requests from guests and team members.
• Conduct daily, monthly, and quarterly preventative maintenance of the hotel and guest rooms.
• Perform building and room repairs, including plumbing, painting, sheetrock work, and carpentry.
• Maintain facility buildings and equipment, ensuring all tools and equipment are clean, lubricated, and stored properly.

1. Team Coordination:

• Oversee, coordinate, and assist the maintenance staff.
• Schedule the team and assign tasks and projects to personnel.
• Attend morning meetings to update the team on ongoing maintenance activities.

1. Guest and Staff Interaction:

• Always represent the hotel positively.
• Drive guests in the hotel shuttle as needed.
• Communicate with the General Manager to ensure all materials, tools, and supplies are available or on order.
• Keep the General Manager and staff updated on assignments and maintenance issues.

1. Safety and Compliance:

• Handle emergencies to protect guests, associates, and hotel assets.
• Maintain hotel emergency procedures, including coordinating fire drills and safety meetings.
• Complete all work safely and professionally, adhering to the hotel's Standard Code of Conduct and other regulations.

1. Record Keeping and Reporting:

• Maintain records of all work completed, ensuring data is accurate and work is profitable.
• Support hotel engineering maintenance programs and execute daily, weekly, and monthly checklists.
1. Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by the manager/ supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Previous maintenance experience is required.
• Must present a proper uniform/dress and be well-groomed.
• Flexibility to work in a 24/7 hotel operation.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including carrying, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 100-300 pounds.
• Frequently stand, move, handle objects, and maintain the facility.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• High school diploma or equivalent education required.

Benefits

• Employee hotel room discount
• Holiday pay
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH US:

• Unleash Your Creativity: We’re all about innovation and fresh ideas. Let your imagination run wild!
• Be Authentically You: Join a team that values diversity and lets you bring your whole self to work every day.
• Level Up Your Career: Our fast-paced environment is perfect for those who want to advance quickly and seize new opportunities.
• Feed Your Curiosity: With endless learning and development options, you can always stay one step ahead.
• Prioritize Your Well-being: Start day one with fantastic benefits because your health and happiness matter to us.

If you’re still with us, there’s only one thing left to do: Apply now and become part of something amazing!

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Residence Inn Lexington:

Residence Inn Lexington is dedicated to creating a workplace that is inclusive, diverse, and fair for everyone. We provide equal employment opportunities to all, regardless of characteristics such as race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Our hiring decisions are based on the needs of the business and the merits of each applicant, including their qualifications, experience, skills, availability, cooperation, and job performance.