Repair Maint, Chief Engineer

Position Overview

To maintain the entire hotel facility, including physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, H.V.A.C. systems and related equipment in accordance with energy conservation and preventative maintenance programs.  Ensure the upkeep of guest areas to maintain an attractive hotel.  Manage all rehabilitation, expansion, and special projects. Also, provide leadership and development to the engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Conducts walk-throughs and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structure(s) of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, H.V.A.C. systems and any other related equipment.
• Assigns and verifies completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces, meeting rooms, ballrooms, outlets, back of the house spaces and grounds.  Assigns and verifies completion of all repairs, replacement, and renovations projects to offices, and employee work areas.
• Hires, trains, supervises and disciplines department staff.
• Adheres to all Corporate required purchasing policies and controls, to include all outside contractor bids, budgets and schedules.
• Develop/Maintain effective Energy Management and Preventive Maintenance programs, conducting special training for other operating departments on the safe and efficient 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 same.
• Accesses and inputs information into a computer and generates reports.
• 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. 

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of electrical systems, components, and devices, H.V.A.C. 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.
• Skill 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.
• 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 to their design, intent, and effective performance.
• Ability to positively communicate and instruct employees, offering assistance in areas where they lack knowledge, skills or experience.
• Able to rephrase, or "translate" fairly technical information into terms in which a lay person may easily understand.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Patience, tact and diplomacy.  
• Work as a productive team member by contributing positive energy.
• Perform the duties of the position in a safe manner.
• Be professional and respectful in all interactions with guests and associates.
• Prefer 5 years of hotel experience as a Chief Engineer or a minimum of 6 years practical engineering experience at a hotel or building maintenance. Trade school and/or professional training in related areas may be substituted for work experience.