Summary

Responsible for general maintenance and repairs in guest Rooms, meeIng space, restaurant and common areas. Guest suite and public area entry-level preventaIve maintenance are included. The Chief Engineer also performs repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, kitchen, landscaping and laundry equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, hotel property, restaurant and grounds.
• Responds to engineering and maintenance concerns.
• Performs and/or monitors maintenance and preventative maintenance Projects.
• Responds to all building-related safety concerns.
• Performs assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger.
• Accountability for the proactive and preventative maintenance of the hotel property within budget requirements and capital expenditure
• Effectively manages maintenance department employees in order that they may maximize their potential and effectiveness
• Setting and controlling the department budget.
• Maintains departmental compliance with hotel maintenance procedures.
• Supports hotel departmental maintenance programs and executes daily, Weekly and monthly checklists.
• Assists in the supervision of temporary maintenance associates.
• Assist management in specifying proper supplies and equipment for operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in hotel engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems
• Familiarity with local building codes, fire safety, and environmental regulations
• Strong problem-solving, budgeting, and team management skills
• Ability to work on-call for emergencies