Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the comprehensive maintenance of the hotel facility, including the physical building structure, mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems, as well as all related equipment. This role ensures all systems operate efficiently and are maintained in alignment with energy conservation initiatives and preventative maintenance programs. Such a position Oversee the upkeep of guest areas and public spaces to preserve a clean, safe, and visually appealing environment that meets the highest standards of guest satisfaction.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct walk-throughs and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structure(s) of the hotel, all mechanical, and electrical HVAC systems, and any other related equipment.
• Verify completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces, meeting rooms, ballrooms, outlets, back-of-house spaces, and grounds. Verify completion of all repairs, replacement, and renovation projections to offices and employee work areas.
• Monitors all third-party vendors as it relates to property maintenance.
• Assist in hiring, training, supervising, and disciplining department staff and all other staff under the direction of the Engineering department, such as painters, upholsterers, groundskeepers, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and RPM.
• Adhere to all hotel-required purchasing policies and controls, including, but not limited to, all outside contractor bids, budgets, and schedules. Follow prescribed safety procedures for personnel and equipment by the company and OSHA
• Maintain effective Energy Management and Preventative Maintenance programs and conduct special training for other operating departments on the safe and efficient use of equipment and energy in the hotel.
• Inform the Director of Facilities and hotel department heads on a regular basis regarding the specific and overall condition of the building structure, related systems, and equipment offering prudent, cost-effective proposals for maintaining these systems. Access and input information into hotel systems to generate reports.
• Organizing department by creating a daily checklist.
• Oversee/approve payroll and manpower schedules.
• Available to answer cell phone for property emergencies nights, weekends, and days off.
• Any and all duties assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• High School or equivalent education is required.
• Bachelor’s degree or related technical school degree preferred.
• At least three years in a major hotel, Hospital, or building including four years in a supervisory capacity.
• Ability to obtain and or/maintain any government-required licenses, certificates or permits. Must possess, or have the ability and experience to acquire a first-class operating engineer’s license in boilers and air conditioning as required.

Physical Requirements

Position requires exerting well-paced mobility as well as the ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill tasks. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis. Requires manual dexterity, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, and climbing.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, or guests.

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

The hospitality business functions seven (7) days a week, twenty-four hours a day. In addition, this is a hospitality business, and a hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This position is classified as exempt (per the Fair Labor Standards Act).

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