Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

The beautiful and historic Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel is currently seeking a dynamic, experienced and motivated individual for the position of Chief Engineer at our StepStone Hospitality managed hotel. This candidate should demonstrate excellent organizational & communication skills, a strong proficiency in multi-tasking with exceptional hospitality and guest service skills.

• Supervise maintenance operations for the hotel, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventative maintenance, hotel rooms, A/C and heating units, ice machines, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, water softeners, roof exhausts, electrical substations, etc.

• Supervise assigned associates including hiring, termination, discipline, development, and evaluations.

• Ensure all projects are completed on time and according to specifications.

• Work closely with other departments to ensure coordination of activities.

• Aid and instruct craftsmen in scheduling work, ordering material, and completing assignments by a specified date.

• Meet with architects to discuss blueprints, contact contractors to submit bids for new construction, and meet with construction supervisors to discuss different phases of work.

• Develop and maintain an ongoing preventive maintenance program.

• Maintain standards of quality guest service.

• Achieve budgeted revenues and expenses and maximize profitability related to the guest services department.

• Participate in the preparation of the annual hotel budget.

• Increase level of guest satisfaction by delivery of an exceptional product through employee development.

• Respond and resolve guest requests, complaints, or questions in a courteous and timely manner.

• Participate in the Executive committee including sharing and communicating knowledge and by attending weekly or monthly meetings.

• Ability to accurately use various office and accounting software.

Requirements

· Minimum lifting of 70 pounds.

· Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, manual dexterity.

· Hearing, writing, typing.

· Minimum pulling of 70 pounds.

· Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.

· Must have a comprehensive knowledge applicable Federal, state, and local health, safety, and legal regulations.

· HVAC EPA certification

· Other duties may be assigned.

Stepstone Hospitality and the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel are an Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/D/V