Chief Engineer

Position: Chief Engineer Reports to: General Manager

Job Summary

In charge of the maintenance department. Handles the employees and all projects within the department. Keeps every aspect of the property in good repair and maintains a high-quality level of work. Responds to the guest’s needs in a timely and efficient manner.

Benefits

Join ZMC Hotels at our newly renovated property, where we provide the best in services to our guests and where we support and develop our team.

• Monthly bonus program
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
• Paid Time Off after only 60 days employment
• 401k plan to help you plan for your future
• Discounted hotel rooms
• A great work environment with an engaged team

Responsibilities

• Make sure all work orders are completed in a timely manner
• Implement preventative maintenance programs for the property/equipment
• Know and adhere to hotel/franchise and ZMC Hotels standards
• Oversees all staff in maintenance department
• Knowledge of fire alarm and evacuation procedures
• Tests and maintains water content of swimming pool and whirlpool in accordance with hotel/franchise standards and local Health Department Codes
• Maintain parts and supplies inventory, advising General Manager on items needed
• Inspects, maintains, and cleans outside grounds, including parking lot, curbs, and landscaping
• Inspect and maintain elevators
• Knowledge of OSHA procedures and training
• Repair furniture and structures such as cabinets, tables, chairs, windows, bed frames, etc.
• Does painting, touch-up painting, and finishing of furniture and building
• Checks electrical systems such as refrigerator controls, phone systems, televisions, movie systems, key systems, HVAC units and lighting making repairs as necessary
• Checks and makes repairs on general plumbing systems such as pipelines, toilets, tubs, sinks, whirlpools, and drains
• Solicits bids from contractors, discuss with General Manager, and oversee any work done
• Complete a weekly maintenance log
• Maintain a clean and attractive work area, uniform, fellow employees, and person
• Maintain and test all life safety systems
• Must be responsible for security of guests, fellow employees and hotel assets.
• Must be CPR certified, SDS trained, and completed AWAIR program
• Must perform any other required duties as requested by the General Manager to aid in better operation of the hotel and service to the guests.
• All duties must be carried out in a safe manner.
• Be flexible and adaptable to the changes that will occur to your job
• Employee must treat everyone with dignity and respect.
• Keep confidential the business functions of the company including, but not limited to, financial status, customer/guest information, employee issues, etc

Necessary Skills

• Have a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation available to pick up supplies
• Must have basic electrical and plumbing knowledge
• Must have an outgoing personality
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule
• Must be honest and work well with others

Physical Requirements

• Stand/walk on feet for 8 hours and work in a restrictive space/environment
• Must have eyesight enabling vision both near and far
• Finger dexterity for operating machinery and hand tools
• Must speak in a clear, understandable voice and hear at a basic level, and understand English
• Must be able to bend, stretch arms overhead and lift and/or carry up to 100 pounds