Chief Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance 

REPORTS TO: General Manager 

STATUS: Exempt 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

. Facilitates the daily maintenance operation throughout the properties managed by the Company. 

Conducts regular walk-throughs and visually assesses the safe and efficient maintenance and 

operation of the physical structure of the hotel, restaurants, and all banquet/private dining spaces 

including all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment. 

. Monitors properties throughout the year through detailed property walks/checklists to ensure 

budgeted and emergency capital needs are met. 

. Informs the General Manager and Company department heads on a regular basis regarding the 

specific and overall condition of the building structures, related systems and equipment, offering 

prudent, cost effective proposals for maintaining these systems or improving safety. 

. Develops and oversees the preventative maintenance process and manages the repair work order 

process. Ensures all work orders are processed in an efficient, priority-oriented manner. 

. Implements and manages procedures and practices that ensure quality assurance for work 

performed by Company maintenance teams, as well as outside vendors. 

. Serves as a Project Manager of all major projects, including routine maintenance, repairs, 

replacements, renovations and capital improvement projects. Ensures all projects are completed on 

time and according to specifications. Reports on progress on a regular basis to Senior Leadership of 

the Company. 

. Ensures that there is an adequate inventory of parts, supplies, tools and materials available through 

effective ordering. Orders supplies in accordance with prepared budget. 

. Advises General Manager and President of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, 

costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations. 

. Serves on the Company Safety Committee. Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and 

regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner. Be aware of 

hazardous areas. Works to ensure the safety of our guests and associates. Strictly enforces safety 

procedures. 

. Assists with bidding out projects to multiple vendors and getting competitive quotes. 

. Implements Company guidelines on preservation of historic structures and assets. 

. Provides training to property leadership in all areas related to engineering. 

. Manages maintenance staff while maintaining the integrity of facilities and systems. 

. Additional duties on request by the General Manager. On occasion, may be asked to perform 

functions of a higher or lower skill. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

. Ability to communicate and cooperate positively with peers and supervisor. 

. Ability to keep accurate accounts of all parts and equipment orders. 

. Strong project management skills/ability to create processes/keep deadlines. 

. Ability to read and translate blueprints, electrical diagrams and schedules. 

. Knowledge of codes and specifications. Ability to research and learn regulatory requirements. 

. Knowledge of general work safety practices. 

. Knowledge in operation of power tools and maintenance equipment. 

.Must have a valid driver’s license.