Chief Engineer

POSITION TITLE: Chief Engineer

REPORTS TO: Assistant General Manager / General Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Chief Engineer is primarily responsible for the overall maintenance of the hotel’s building and grounds and for the operation of its equipment and mechanical/electrical systems. Other areas of hotel operations would include: maintenance, guest service, profit management, asset management and safety and security.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain company and franchise maintenance standards for both guest rooms and public areas.
• Train maintenance personnel in all aspects of property maintenance and provide basic training to all other associates.
• Review and resolve maintenance problems, complaints and work orders to prioritize and schedule work assignments.
• Ensure that property and equipment are maintained in a safe manner and that all repairs are made as specified by manufacturer.
• Maintain the integrity of the hotel’s compliance with the company’s safety and security programs, particularly for HazMat, Bloodborne Pathogens, SDS and OSHA.
• Service the hotel’s pool including cleaning, appearance and chemical balance and completing maintenance log.
• To operate as an independent mechanic by analyzing problems, identifying courses of action, and implementing solutions with available resources and to a high degree of quality.
• To be available for any emergencies and act in an engineering capacity to protect guests and associates, and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency.
• To monitor fire Alarm / Life Safety System systems as necessary, to be fully informed of the system operation and to handle emergencies involving the systems.
• Solicit bids from contractors, evaluate their proposals and once employed, ensure work is complete to specifications. Ensure all contractors have valid certificates of liability insurance.
• Maintain building exterior.
• Thoroughly complete maintenance logs.
• Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed.
• Follow and maintain a preventative maintenance program.
• Perform or assist with periodic or scheduled cleaning projects.
• Support effective Energy Management programs as directed.
• Assist other departments when needed and perform other related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to communicate in English both written and verbally.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must maintain valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.