Chief Engineer

The Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas is managed by Providence Hospitality Partners is based in Denver, Colorado, and founded in 2002. We strive to operate hotels where every guest wants to stay, every associate wants to work, and every investor wants to own. We encourage and support each associate to achieve clearly defined objectives, and we pursue a proactive position to enhance the wellbeing in our communities. We provide a corporate culture that values teamwork, a strong work ethic, service to others, and personal balance

SUMMARY: The Chief Engineer oversees and coordinates daily operations of the engineering/maintenance departments to ensure total comfort, safety, and satisfaction of hotel guests and staff; maintains all equipment, buildings, and property in proper condition.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains property including but not limited to guest rooms, public areas, and equipment through development and implementation of preventive maintenance program; ensures all maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely, cost-effective manner and according to all specifications
• Manages hotel’s physical operations including but not limited to refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, laundry machines, swimming pools, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, plumbing, water treatment, and electric systems
• Interfaces with appropriate hotel staff/managers to receive information regarding maintenance needs; ensures timely response to requests
• Interfaces with appropriate hotel staff/managers, engineers, and outside contractors to review and/or develop renovation and new construction plans; coordinates communication with and work of outside contractors
• Monitors and maintains proper inventory levels; authorizes purchase orders for supplies and equipment
• Ensures all fire and safety inspections are completed and any discrepancies corrected; ensures property is in compliance with all safety and sanitation policies, procedures, and regulations
• Supervises and assists staff in maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings, and property as needed
• Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of city and state building codes, OSHA requirements, and ADA laws; implements OSHA and ADA guidelines and programs
• Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of ventilation/air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and other generally accepted maintenance skills
• Develops, implements, and monitors department budget; manages expenses within approved budget constraints
• Prepares accurate and timely reports as required
• Hires, trains, supervises, motivates, and develops maintenance/engineering staff; manages schedules and workflow
• Assigns duties and monitors quality of work; assures staff conforms to organizational policies and procedures and safety regulations
• Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize performance
• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises employees within the department(s)
• Indirectly supervises employees within the department(s)
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Effective organizational skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of ventilation/air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and other generally accepted maintenance skills
• Knowledge of city and state building codes, OSHA requirements, and ADA laws
• Three to five years of hotel engineering experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Basic competence in subordinates’ duties and tasks
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
• Bilingual skills a plus
• Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions
• Ability to perform the physical labor necessary
• Willing to work flexible schedule

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to stand, walk, and utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Frequently required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds
• Frequently exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat or cold
• Frequently work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally work in high, precarious places
• Frequently work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Frequently exposure to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
• Frequent exposure to loud noise

SALARY: $75,000 to $83,000

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Base salary plus bonus up to 10%
• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with Company match
• Paid Time Off and State required Sick Pay
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Hotel discounts by brand

Salary : $75,000 - $83,000