Assistant Chief Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Qualification Standards  

Education & Experience:  

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred 

• Previous customer service& hotel experience preferred 

• At least 3 years of progressive experience in a related field 

• Previous supervisory experience preferred 

• At least 3 years practical experience in one or more of the technical trades (HVAC, Refrigeration, Plumbing, Electrical, etc.) 

• Previous experience with budgeting helpful 

• Any license the property may require 

Tools & Equipment:  

• Computer, projector, copier, fax machine, scanner, other office equipment, telephone 

• 2 Way radios, surveillance TVs 

• Hand and power tools, electrical test equipment, refrigeration equipment, plumbing equipment, welding equipment, audio-visual equipment, pipe cutting equipment, telephone, office equipment, computer/computerized monitoring systems 

Work Environment:  

• Under variable temperature conditions 

• Under variable noise levels 

• Outdoors/Indoors 

• Around chemicals, fumes and or odor hazards 

• Around dust and or mite hazards 

Physical Requirements:  

• Long hours sometimes required 

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for lengthy periods of time as the property is patrolled and guarded. 

• Must be able to climb stairs, descend stairs 

• Must be able to move quickly and agilely if a situation requiring quick assistance arises 

• Multi Task 

• Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects 

• Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and arms 

• Ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels 

• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range 

Mental Requirements:  

• Oral and Written Comprehension and Expression - Must be able to convey & understand information and ideas in English 

• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately 

• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary 

• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from multiple sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need 

• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests 

• Mathematical Reasoning - Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions 

• Multi- lingual helpful 

Other abilities, skills, knowledge:  

• Refrigeration, electrical and plumbing skills, boiler operation and maintenance skills, water treatment and chiller operation knowledge 

• Must have a valid driver’s license 

• Working knowledge of all legal issues in compliance with CFC/EPA/ADA/IAQ/OSHA

• Knowledge of energy management an asset 

Duties & Functions  

Essential:  

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service oriented manner 

• Maintain regular attendance, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel 

• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, as defined in the hotel handbook, when working 

• Comply at all times with New Castle standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations 

• Supervise and train all Engineering staff 

• Oversee all projects 

• Coordinate all Engineering staff scheduling 

• Assist in creating and adhering to annual budget for the department 

• Assist in developing and implementing plans to keep property, equipment, and grounds in an acceptable state of repair 

• Assist in creating and implementing preventive maintenance program for all hotel equipment