Chief Engineer

When you join our team as the Chief Engineer you get to experience the sheer bliss of "being away" - every day! High Peaks Resort encompasses three unique hotel lodging experiences in Upstate New York. Retreat to High Peaks Resort hotel overlooking glimmering Mirror Lake. The mid-century modern Lake House hotel is a refined destination that feels like your own home. Finally, our Waterfront Collection will exceed expectations of what a mountain retreat can be.

Chief Engineer Job Overview: To maintain the entire hotel facility, including physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and related equipment in accordance with energy conservation and preventative maintenance programs. Ensure the upkeep of guest areas to maintain an attractive hotel. Participate in management of all rehabilitation, expansion, and special projects.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct walk-through and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structure(s) of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment.
• Completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces, meeting rooms, outlets, back of the house spaces and grounds. Assigns and verifies completion of all repairs, replacement, and renovation projects to offices and employee work areas.
• Adheres to all corporate required purchasing policies and controls, to include all outside contractor bids, budgets and schedules.
• Maintains effective energy management and preventative maintenance programs, conducting special training for other operating departments on the safe and effective use of equipment and energy in the hotel.
• Informs the General Manager and hotel department heads, on a regular basis, regarding the specific and overall condition of the building structure(s), related systems and equipment offering prudent, and cost-effective proposals for maintaining the same. Access and input information into a computer and generate reports.

In addition to performance of the essential functions, his position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the requirements of the hotel.

• Maintains appropriate supply of materials and equipment to carry out the normal day-to-day operating and maintenance requirements of the hotel.
• Maintains organized and efficient administrative and filing systems within Property Operations for the timely and accurate handling of correspondence, reports, requisitions for purchase, and other administrative requirements of the department.
• Maintains a well-defined, and organized system within the shop for the inventory maintenance, and storage of all tools, products, materials, and equipment necessary to execute the required activities of the department.
• Immediately available to report to the hotel in the event of any hotel emergency which necessitates the skills and expertise of the Chief Engineer. By example such emergencies may include, but not be limited to fires, power or other equipment failures, floods, lighting, earthquake, or other disasters of similar nature and magnitude.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Specific Job Knowledge and Skills:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Excellent knowledge of electrical systems, components, and devices, HVAC systems, boilers, mechanical systems, and the maintenance and repair of all.
• Excellent knowledge of public construction and building systems; all related permits, licensing, new and existing codes pertaining to public building and fire safety.
• Skilled in use of computers and software programs associated with property operations.
• Skilled in the proper and safe use of all tools, equipment, materials, chemicals, and products relating to the department.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to remain informed on state-of-the-art developments effecting the safe and effective operation of the building facility.
• Ability to analyze all associated systems as their design, intent, and effective performance.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school and from an apprenticeship, advance-training program for operating engineers recognized by the industry and trade. Or any other combination of education, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
• Three years of experience performing building maintenance in a hotel or related industry.
• One-year experience as a head or assistant chief engineer in same or similar environment.
• Any licenses or permits that may be required by law or company regulations, such as an Electrician's License.
• Additional language ability preferred.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive full-time benefits package consisting of medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre-paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life, critical accidental or illness, short- & long-term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, wonderful hotel discounts and much more!

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