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The Chief Engineer is responsible for coordinating and managing the day to day maintenance and upkeep of the hotel as it pertains to engineering and grounds, under the direction of the General Manager.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly responsible for the following:
- Direct supervision and scheduling of the work force
- All preventative maintenance programs
- All repair and maintenance work orders
- Inventories and procurement of parts and supplies
- Accident prevention and safety
- Energy Conservation
- Neatness and cleanliness of the engineering shop and all areas under the direct control
- of the department
- Proper orientation training and development of department associates
- Utilization of the tools of quality in department planning and problem-solving efforts, as
- appropriate
- Conduct daily shift briefings
- Supervise and participate in all preventative and general maintenance programs by:
- Maintaining a rooms maintenance strategy
- Maintaining tracking data, check sheet and logs
- Planning and scheduling preventative maintenance
- Planning and scheduling corrective maintenance
- Planning and scheduling project work
- Regular inspections
- Manage repair and maintenance projects and building improvement sby effectively coordinating and planning all tasks in advance of beginning any project. Utilize all possible resources. Coordinate efforts with engineering and other affected departments. Use project management techniques along with the appropriately assigned engineering team members to perform project planning and execution. All methods, materials and practices must meet and be in accordance with local codes, hotel brand specification, national codes and standard practices. Keep accurate completion and task records in the project files. Materials procurement and coordination of their availability are critical to success of this position.
- Lead or otherwise facilitate the transfer of information regarding priorities, assignments, and problem solving at briefing sessions.
- Fire Alarm/Life Safety System- to monitor systems as necessary, to be fully informed of the system operation and to handle emergencies involving the systems. To have a working knowledge of fire sprinkler and emergency power systems.
- Energy Conservation -to observe and analyze energy and utilities usage in the hotel and on the grounds. To look for ways to conserve energy and report any ideas to the General Manager.
- Emergencies- to be available for any emergencies and act in an engineering capacity to protect our guests and associates, and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency. To act as quickly and responsibly as possible to return the building to its normal operating status. To inform the General Manager of any such emergencies.
- Accident Prevention and Safety- to be aware of all exiting department Job Safety Analysis and to strive to work in an accident-free manner and to create a safe work environment for others. To continuously look for conditions which may endanger associates or guests of the hotel and to take immediate action to correct any hazardous condition found.
- Records- to read, log, track and interpret readings from meters, gauges and other measuring units. To maintain a thorough log of each days' activities and problems that occur and to ensure this information is passed on to other shifts.
- Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
- Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
- Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
- Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
- Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules (i.e. Lockout Tagout, JSAs).
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with company standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working.
- Comply at all times with company standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
- Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to guests, managers and fellow employees.
- Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
- Attend meetings/trainings as required by management.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5 years minimum Maintenance experience
- 2 years minimum Maintenance Supervisory experience
- 5+ years HVAC Mechanical journeyman experience
- Recent experience troubleshooting HVAC controls
- Successful and recent HVAC Technician experience working with commercial chillers in commercial spaces
- Electrical experience desired
- Valid Journeyman HVAC License, EPA Card
- Valid State Driver's License and Clean Driving Record
JOB ID: 178662
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