What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Engineer position at Lanier Islands?
SUMMARY
The Chief Engineer provides oversight of the Engineering Department and is responsible for ensuring the working order of all mechanical equipment as well as repair and maintenance of the property. The primary focus is on engineering operations, including maintenance, repair of hotel property (including the Lodge, Villas, & Lake Houses, meeting spaces), outside grounds, hotel equipment, preventative maintenance, and asset protection. They will identify needs, organize staff and contractors, and oversee the completion of the maintenance needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responds to guest’s maintenance requests and questions and resolves their need efficiently.
- Responsible for the hiring of new employees and recommends promotions in Property Operations.
- Responsible for training, motivating, and supporting subordinate staff to ensure quality service.
- Counsels, coaches, disciplines, and documents performance of staff.
- Recognizes and rewards superior performance.
- Directs and supervises the staff in Property Operations.
- Sets work schedules for staff according to skill and workload level.
- Organizes and participates in meetings and maintains records and data pertaining to Property Operations.
- Participates in the development and monitoring of budget analysis and capital plans.
- Develops and monitors engineering supplies, parts, inventories, and administers the purchase order system.
- Coordinates with outside contractors.
- Responsible for correct use of office equipment, EMS systems and Life Safety Systems, (training will be provided).
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license and clean MVR for 3 years.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.