JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Chief Engineer (Non-Exempt Employee)

DEPARTMENT NAME: Maintenance

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise the implementation of all property and equipment preventive maintenance and repairs,

monitor life safety systems and utilities and administer the department in compliance with all

corporate franchise standards and local, state, national codes and regulations to protect assets, guests

and associates. Responsible for the preventative maintenance and repair of the hotels mechanical

electrical systems and equipment, and for the general maintenance and upkeep of the physical plant,

FFE, grounds, swimming pool, etc. as defined by Renascent Hospitality and Hilton Brand Standards.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: General Manager

Supervises: Maintenance Staff

Interfaces with: Guests, Hotel Management, Employees, Potential Employees, and

Vendors

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

 Fosters talent of new department staff, interview candidates, hire, complete

performance evaluations, applies an open door policy, provide open communication

and recommend discipline and or up to termination when appropriate.

 Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in mechanical or electrical systems (e.g.,

HVAC, plumbing) and other equipment throughout the hotel.

 Perform preventative maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis.

 Respond in a courteous manner to all guest questions, complaints, and requests to

ensure strong guest satisfaction.

 Communicate with hotel management to become aware of maintenance needs and

ensure timely response to internal requests.

 Service hotel’s pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters completing

maintenance request forms and record logs.

 Maintain the building exterior and curb appeal (e.g., snow removal, lawn care,

painting, and gardening).

 Maintain franchise standards and follow-up with inspection deficiencies.

 Coordinate compliance of service contracts.

 Implements and maintains Renascent Hospitality preventative maintenance program.

 Implement and maintain Renascent Hospitality room care programs.

 Implement and maintain Renascent Hospitality engineering department minimum

standard

 Assist General Manager with annual Capital Plan development.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES Cont’d

 Actively participate in Renascent Hospitality Safety Plan and energy improvements.

 Strong verbal and written skills to provide detailed direction to staff.

 Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

 Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of 2 years’ hotel Chief Engineer experience preferred.

Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with a professional

disposition. Can communicate well with guests. Ability to work with other departments for the

greater good of our guests experience. 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, dry walling, 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.

NOTE:

This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to

the performance of the fundamental job duties. Furthermore, the specific examples in each section

are not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria

considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Other job-related duties may be assigned by

the associates supervisor.

Furthermore, this description is subject to change, in the sole discretion of the Company, and in no

way, creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise each associate remains, at all times, and

at will associate.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

Composure:

Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered

mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not

knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn’t show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a

settling influence in a crisis.

Interpersonal Savvy - Relates well to all kinds of people – up, down, and sideways, inside and

outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships;

uses diplomacy and tact; can defuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Building Effective Teams-Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in

his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible

for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

Knowledge/Skills:

Requires advanced knowledge of the Building Management/Engineering profession. This includes

experiential knowledge required for management of people and complex problems.

Requires investigating and analyzing current activities and/or information in a specialized field

involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations.

Requires supervisory skills.

Ability to provide information and associated services to hotel management and guests.

Excellent hearing required to communicate with management and staff.

Excellent vision required to visually check hotel premises.

Excellent speech communication skills required to communicate with management and staff.

Excellent comprehension and literacy required for procedures, reports, instructions, receipts.

Abilities:

Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying weights up to 25 lbs. and greater, for all hotel

equipment and machinery.

Frequent bending and/or kneeling throughout the day for repairs and maintenance of hotel property,

equipment and machinery.

Mobility throughout the hotel, all floors, varying heights and distances. Use of ladders and lifts

required at times.

Continuous standing required in varying degrees throughout the day.

Climbing approximately 210 steps 10% of each day.

Climbing ladders approximately 20 feet 5% of each day.

Driving - limited driving on an occasional basis for supplies, equipment, etc. (Generally within 20

miles.)

Experience: Experience required by position is from two to three full years of full employment in a

related position with this company or other organization(s).

Material/Equipment Used:

Chemicals/Agents used: Water treatments, cleaning, degreasers, coil cleaners, paint thinners,

gasoline.

Protective Clothing - facemask (chemical testing), goggles, rubber gloves, welding shield worn

approximately 1%.

Environment:

Work inside 95% of a week; outside 5% of a week.

Abnormal temperatures - walk-in freezers below 32 degrees - 1% of the time.

Equipment operation - power hand tools (i.e. circular saw, drill)

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