As a department head, the Chief Engineer is responsible for the department administration, purchasing, preventable maintenance, equipment repairs and supervision of the maintenance engineer/ pm houseman. 

Special Requirement: Must be able to work flexible hours and be on call 24 hours a day if an emergency arises.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•Ensures implementation of an ongoing preventative maintenance program to limit the deterioration of the property's physical plant, equipment and grounds.

•Performs regularly scheduled inspections in order to direct and complete the work as outlined in the preventative maintenance program of all equipment. 

•Assures that basic mechanical and/or electrical equipment, machinery and/or circuitry of the property are kept in good working order.

•Performs regularly scheduled safety inspections, including but not limited to, fire safety devices of the hotel to maintain compliance with all city codes.

•Manages in compliance with established company policies and procedures, as well as Local, State and Federal laws and regulations.

•Monitors the level and quality of services performed by outside contractors in accordance with all lease agreements, service contracts and warranties.

•Supervises the completion of all repairs necessary to keep lodging and restaurant units available for occupancy and operation.

•Interfaces with department heads and others to assure proper care, including hotel upkeep and upgrades.

•Monitors actual departmental cost by forecasting and comparing forecast to actual Interviews and selects maintenance staff.

•Responsible for the training and proficiency of maintenance associates All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

•Five years relevant experience 

•On-the-job training may substitute for educational/vocational training requirements 

•Management/Supervisory/Mentor experience desired 

•Technical training in mechanical and electrical fields; experience in maintenance of refrigeration, heating and cooling, carpentry, and plumbing 

•Ability to listen effectively as well as communicate in a positive and service-oriented manner both orally and in writing to guests and members of the maintenance/hotel staff/ guests.

•Requires ability to perform light to heavy physical labor: Lifting, Bending, climbing (ladders), Reaching, Stretching, Pushing, Pulling Requires ability to lift 75 pounds frequently.

•Able to work a flexible schedule that will include nights, weekends, and holidays.

•Neat, clean, and professional appearance