Chief Engineer

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Sophisticated urban retreat on the waterfront. Our modern, urban retreat, positioned at the edge of Baltimore’s Harbor East, offers a host of luxurious amenities such as a five-star Spa to a rooftop pool, setting the scene for fabulous vacations with kids, romantic getaways and business stays. Miles of walkable waterfront, top restaurants and city landmarks are all within easy reach.

Assist the Director of Engineering in all aspects of Hotel, Residences and building maintenance including electrical, plumbing, steam, gas, fire & safety, HVAC refrigeration, interior, paint and decorating, and respond to inquiries and problems in an efficient, courteous and professional manner to achieve maximum customer satisfaction while complying with all Four Seasons’ policies.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the hiring, training, supervision, scheduling, counseling, and evaluation of performance and planning the activities of maintenance staff including making spot checks on a daily basis.
• Ensure proper execution of work order/request system and that items are followed up on when necessary. This is to include scheduling, ordering, and initiating projects.
• Prepare requisitions for purchase and work orders and liaise effectively with the Director of Purchasing.
• Implement preventive maintenance schedules, policies and rules to ensure an efficient department.
• Ensure that the Perfect Room program is effective and meets company standards. Be able to make recommendations pertaining to Hotel operations ensuring maximum efficiencies.
• Maintain logs on movement of stock items and tools and monitor distribution of items. (10%)
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
  
  

Other Functions

• Actively support the Lead With Care and Four Seasons for Good Committees
• Support the energy conservation program allowing the hotel to meet its annual budget targets.
• Maintain close working relations with hotel contractors who furnish reliable 24 hour emergency service.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required
• Trade school in mechanics, refrigeration etc. strongly preferred
  
  

Experience

• Two to five years of experience in the related position with an organization required, preferably a luxury hotel.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English required
• Requires a working technical knowledge of general building maintenance.
• Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-Job or through a series of professional certifications.
• Requires knowledge of the ability to operate computer equipment.
• Requires knowledge of blueprints, wiring diagrams and hydraulics.
  
  

Some Benefits Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore Employees Enjoy

• Competitive Salary & Wages
• Excellent Training & Development
• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee’s Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• 401(k) Retirement Plans
  
  

Miscellaneous

Work authorization in the United States required.

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