What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Engineer position at Crescent Careers?
Find the right balance of inspiration and wellness in the heart of Mississippi’s capital city at The Westin Jackson. Our hotel in downtown Jackson, MS boasts a prime location within walking distance of the Mississippi Museum of Art, Federal Courthouse, Planetarium and the historic music and arts theatre, Thalia Mara Hall. Our convenient location makes us a favorite for business and leisure travelers alike, with The Jackson Convention Complex and Mississippi Coliseum just moments away.
At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!
We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.
We are looking for our next great team member to lead our Engineering team. We are committed to providing you with:
- Highly competitive wages
- An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
- 401K matching program for eligible associates
- Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
- Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family
members. - Hotel Room Discounts at Marriott properties worldwide.
- Free parking.
- Free meals.
Here is what you will be doing each day:
In this role, you will be managing and supervising all of Engineering staff and the maintaining and maintenance of the hotel. You will supervise the implementation of all property equipment preventive maintenance and repairs, monitoring life safety systems and utilities and administering the department in compliance with all corporate/franchise standards and local, state and national codes and regulations to protect assets, guests and associates. Preventive maintenance and repair of the hotel's mechanical/electrical systems and equipment, and for the general maintenance and upkeep of the physical plant, FF&E, grounds, swimming pool, etc.
Does this sound like you?
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a facilities or maintenance technician role.
- EPA Universal Certification – Preferred.
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) – Preferred.
- Previous hotel maintenance experience – Preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment, HVAC systems, laundry machinery, and AV/security systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and on-call rotations as needed.
Our differences are what make us great:
At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.