CHIEF ENGINEER

Chief Engineer

Archer Hotel Austin, a Texas-chic boutique hotel in northwest Austin at Domain NORTHSIDE, welcomes guests with 171 luxe guest rooms and balcony-clad suites, the buzzy first-floor AKB hotel bar, a second-floor Pool Patio and 19,245 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space.

LodgeWorks is a privately held hotel development and management company. While our name isn't on the hotels themselves, our extraordinary culture is at the heart of our 18 hotels — including our award-winning Archer Hotel boutique collection and our portfolio of other great brands with familiar names, such as Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Aloft, Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton Inn.

We're thrilled to be considered industry innovators with a rich 35+ year history. Yet, what we are most proud of is the strong family culture we have developed and maintained while growing to 950+ employees nationwide. At LodgeWorks, hospitality is more than just the industry in which we work; it defines everything we do.

Job Overview

The Chief Engineer is responsible for managing the Engineering Department staff and all of the hotel maintenance needs, inside and out. This position will oversee the day-to-day operations, all maintenance requests and the service and repair of all equipment while supporting the LodgeWorks goals of guest satisfaction, cost control and profitability.

As a leader in your department, you will also work alongside your team while participating in the LodgeWorks Preventative Maintenance program to ensure that all guest rooms and public spaces meet LodgeWorks/Brand standards.

In addition, you will also oversee frequent safety checks and quarterly checklists with the expectation of being proactive and finding and correcting any would-be issue before it becomes an issue.

The Day-to-Day

• Maintaining the physical structure and grounds of the hotel property in like-new condition, including landscaping, walkways, pool area and sport courts.
• Delegating maintenance requests, managing improvement projects, and developing preventative maintenance programs.
• Handle maintenance items in-house whenever possible, and employ outside vendors rather than endangering self, employees, or hotel property.
• Using two-way radios, telephones, general office equipment, and various types of maintenance equipment.
• Ensuring the mechanical status of property and maintenance equipment. Ensure we keep proper logs on service and warranty of all equipment.
• Evaluating and spot-checking the work of all staff and contractors or outside laborers.
• Interview, Hire, Train and evaluate your team members during performance reviews.
• Maintaining all compliance standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Participating in all-employee meetings, events and other functions required by management.
• Being familiar with all LodgeWorks/Brand policies and hotel rules, as well as hotel terminology.
• Implementing emergency projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Participating in Manager on Duty schedule as required.
• Attending meetings as required by management.
• Forecast, monitor and control budget components of the maintenance department (labor, inventory, equipment, etc.) to maximize revenue and minimize expenses.
• Monitoring inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies are on hand to provide top quality guest services.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to provide clear direction to the staff.
• Comply with LodgeWorks' standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Assist with Loss Prevention of the property to ensure the safety and security of guests and team members.
• Knowledgeable about applicable Life Safety codes, conduct fire drills and train all staff as appropriate on emergency and safety procedures.
• Creation of SOP's as needed to ensure compliance and operational efficiency
• Understanding and the ability to budget and plan for capital improvements.
• Train on and follow all company safety practices such as wearing personal protective equipment, reading chemical warning labels, maintaining an M.S.D.S. book, and other safe work practices.
• Establish and maintain key control system and procedures.
• Possess a complete understanding and working ability to manage the operations of the Engineering department.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local jurisdictions with building, health, fire & life safety at all times.
• Serves on Safety Committee and maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner. Be aware of hazardous areas. Works to ensure the safety of our guests and associates.
• Assist in any other task or duties as requested by management.

Who You Are

• A team player with a heart for hospitality.
• Entrepreneurial at heart and innovative in mind.
• A long-term thinker.
• Customer-focused, with guests, clients and employees at the forefront of your thinking.
• Nimble and able to adapt to change quickly.
• Committed to sharing and togetherness and value the family mindset of our organization.
• Comfortable reading blueprints and building plans
• Aware that a good reputation is a huge asset to a hotel and committed to being a representative of that great reputation.
• An excellent communicator.
• Naturally curious and value listening to solve problems.
• Comfortable following directions, guidelines and work objectives.
• Capable of exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally.
• Capable of standing for an entire or shift or for an extended amount of time.
• Flexibility with on-call emergency response/ shift coverage when needed.
• Capable of reaching overhead, utilizing both hands, leaning over, stooping and kneeling.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills – Comfortable creating logs, forms
• You may or may not have gone to a technical training school or an equivalent, but it is preferred.
• You have already obtained all state and local licensing required to operate any hand or power tools, torches, chemicals, etc.
• You are current on all certifications as required by federal, state or local governing agents pertaining to trade requirement (i.e. HVAC, pool operation, electrical), property specific.
• A plus: Practiced, with six months' related experience in hospitality or a service industry.
• A must: Eager to be part of a great work culture and team.

Benefits

We are proud to offer competitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees:

• PTO
• Hotel & Restaurant discounts available at select LodgeWorks properties
• Health, vision + dental benefits
• 401K plans with matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Short Term – Long Term Disability (company sponsored)
• Referral bonuses
• Flexible Spending Accounts

LodgeWorks is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.