Embassy Suites Georgetown is looking for a Chief Engineer, in this role you will supervise the implementation of all property and equipment preventive maintenance and repairs, monitor life safety systems and utilities and assist in the administration of the department in compliance with all corporate/franchise standards and local, state and national codes and regulations to protect assets, guests and employees. You will oversee the day-to-day operations, recommend and implement procedural changes and monitor and control expenses.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Engineering employees; interview, schedule, train, develop, coach and counsel, provide open communications, make recommendations to performance reviews, resolve problems and recommend discipline, as appropriate.
• Implement and schedule property and equipment preventive maintenance programs in compliance with corporate/franchise standards and local, state and national codes and regulations to ensure safety, convenience and satisfaction of all guests, managers and employees, to protect the assets and maintain the property in first class condition.
• Prioritize service requests; schedule and monitor the service performed to ensure customer satisfaction, safety and convenience.
• Test and examine the life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times to protect the asset, guests and employees.
• Monitor utility consumption to determine the effectiveness of current systems.
• Review purchase requests and monitor expenses to ensure budgeted goals are met/exceeded.
• Assist in the administration of the department by preparing and maintaining schedules, logs, records or other documentation to ensure a smooth operation and minimize liabilities.

Experience and Requirements

• Must have the ability to communicate in English.
• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Can communicate well with guests.
• Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player.
• Must be able to recognize potential safety hazards and security problems in the hotel and act upon each accordingly.
• Be skilled in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, drywalling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair routine mechanical and electrical malfunctions in hotel systems and equipment.
• Must be willing and able to be responsive to complaints about maintenance.

Benefits

We are looking to hire the most highly qualified people and provide a competitive benefits package which include:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay
• Company Basic Life Insurance
• Company paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Long term Disability
• 401k Retirement Plan

EOE - minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
We are a drug free workplace. Pre-employment background assessment required.
Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to all applicants. We respectfully request No Phone Calls Please.