Chief Engineer

Position: Chief Engineer Reports to: General Manager

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:

Responsible for leading the maintenance team as well as maintenance of the hotel’s building, grounds and the operation of its equipment, mechanical and electrical systems to ensure uninterrupted daily operations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and repairs both the interior/exterior of the building.
• Cleaning, lubrication, repair and general maintenance of all equipment.
• Repair and maintain plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling and domestic water systems.
• Completes work orders and maintenance logs.
• Trouble shoots, diagnose and repairs all systems in physical plant.
• Inspects property to identify potential and current needs.
• Plans and executes ongoing maintenance projects.
• Works with contractors and ensures that the work is complete to specifications.
• Repair, paint and install architectural features and finishes.
• Performs preventive maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis.
• Keeping chart of accounts in line with budget and budgeted goals.
• Scheduling of maintenance team in order to ensure the overall functionality of the hotel is taken into consideration

Other Responsibilities:

• Attends company orientation and other meetings as required.
• Attends all manager and employee meeting set forth by the General Manager
• Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Is expected to perform any related duty as requested by supervisor.
• Assists other team members when needed.
• Follows safety, security and emergency procedures and rules.
• Responds to all emergencies.
• Utilizes protective equipment.
• Reports accidents, injuries, hazards, near misses, defective equipment, property damage or loss to supervisor.

Physical Demands/Abilities:

1. Communicate effectively with guests and co workers, i.e., provide information, answer questions, etc.
2. Stand and/or walk for varying lengths of time, often long periods.
3. Must be able to lift in excess of seventy-pounds (75) pounds on an individual basis, pushing two hundred fifty (250) pound carts, or collectively helping team members move larger loads than the weight limits listed above.
4. Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
5. Reach and bend for varying lengths of time, often long periods.
6. Work in an environment that is demanding and physical with fluctuating adverse temperatures.
7. Frequent reaching, twisting, bending, stooping, walking, standing, stair climbing, ladder climbing, handling, and smiling.

Qualifications: * Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience. * Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience. * Background in building trades and/or graduation from a technical school. * General knowledge and experience in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other building maintenance trades.