Chief Engineer

Description

The Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring proper operations, maintenance, service, and repair of all equipment. He/she is also responsible for overseeing and participating in the Preventative Maintenance program, ensuring that all rooms and public space meet resort standards, including but not limited to grounds and pool area. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train and supervise the hourly Engineering staff and coordinate all scheduling.
• Motivate, coach, counsel, discipline, and evaluate performance for all Engineering personnel according to resort standards.
• Prepare and conduct all Engineering interviews and follow hiring procedures according to resort standards.
• Respond to employee emergency situations using information contained in M.S.D. sheets. Keep M.S.D. sheets current and easily available (with Housekeeping Manager).
• Coordinate all inspections of the fire safety systems including extinguishers, smoke alarms, etc. to maintain proper safety standards.
• Ensure that pool and spa are in compliance with area health codes.
• Ensure that the Preventative Maintenance program is implemented and administered.
• Responsible for the work of all staff and contractors or outside laborers.
• Handle guestroom maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain files of and be familiar with all operational manuals and warranty agreements for equipment.
• Act as emergency contact person. Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause; determine emergency status and report to General Manager with findings.
• Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with managers employees and other departments.
• Chair Safety Committee as well as help coordinate fire drills and the training of all employees on safety procedures.
• Establish and maintain key control system.
• Conduct daily property tour of the hotel and grounds.
• Handle items for Lost and Found according to the standard.
• Review Engineering staff's worked hours for payroll compilation and submit to accounting on a timely basis.
• Adhere to annual maintenance budget. Identify and price potential capital expenditures for presentation to ownership.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field or equivalent education.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Licensed in a trade preferred (plumbing electrical HVAC carpentry etc.).
• Must have a valid driver's license for the applicable state.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to work within a budget and understand financial information.
• Must be able to repetitively lift and carry up to 65 pounds on a regular basis and a maximum of 140 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, crawl, twist and grip items on a regular basis. On occasion will be required to climb up and down ladders.