Assistant Chief Engineer

Scope of Position

The Assistant Chief Engineer plays a vital role in ensuring the functionality, safety, and efficiency of our facilities. He/she is responsible for the ongoing maintenance, projects, repair, and preventative maintenance of the hotel with a focus on improving efficiency, profitability, and service levels.

Position Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of progressive management experience in a hotel preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in hotel/building services or other appropriate engineering fields.
• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and electrical, is required.
• Knowledge of hotel fire standards and procedures.
• Knowledge on water treatment, hydraulics, mechanics, chillers, air flows, H.V.A.C., electronics, sound, TV, lighting, elevators, boilers, pumps, etc.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment to resolve personnel and production concerns that arise, with minimal supervision.
• Possess outstanding guest service skills and leadership capability.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day operations of Engineering.
• Maintains and operates equipment at optimum effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.
• Assist the staff and management in handling requests for service calls, evaluating requests, and dispatching appropriate staff and contractors.
• Assists in effectively planning, scheduling, and evaluating preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensures compliance with all Engineering departmental policies, standards, and procedures.
• Manages department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Participate in the procurement and management of engineering supplies, parts, and equipment.
• Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required.
• Recommend or arrange for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.
• Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets, product labeling, proper storing, and handling of materials.
• Follows Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
• Ensure all daily standup meetings are conducted.
• Actively participate in training and continuing education of Engineering staff.
• Ensure Associates receive ongoing training to understand their job tasks and guest expectations.
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring Associates; conduct performance appraisals, coach and counsel, progressive corrective action, motivate, develop, and train.
• Supervises associate's ability to execute departmental and property emergency procedures.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as required by management.

Education

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years’ experience in engineering and maintenance or related professional area; experience in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.

Skills and Abilities                                

• Ability to communicate in the English language. Second language is a plus.
• Must be a team player.
• Able to work flexible schedules including holidays and weekends and able to perform multiple tasks.
• Experience using software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be physically fit to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and push carts weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Requires standing/walking/reaching and bending throughout shift.