ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER - FACILITIES

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Chief Engineer is in charge of the day-to-day operation of the Engineering Department, which includes planning, directing, scheduling, performance management, room and property maintenance, and project implementation.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Implement, administer, and manage the Engineering Department’s programs and systems under the direction of the Chief Engineer.
• Directly supervise Engineering activities and maintenance personnel as directed by the Chief Engineer, including standards of performance, training, and overall welfare
• Foster a cooperative and harmonious working atmosphere conducive to maximum employee morale and productivity
• Oversee the implementation of a work prioritization system and a work assignment system
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and building codes
• Implement and oversee property preventive maintenance programs
• Monitor the purchase of building and property maintenance supplies, machinery, equipment parts, and services as required
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping of Engineering activities and documents
• Continuously monitor utility cost and consumption and maintain required logs for all utilities
• Input on the preparation of Engineering budgets
• Maintain the flow of correspondence and required reports within and outside the department
• Ensure the department is represented at all necessary meetings
• Ensure that all department functions are performed according to the highest standards
• Drive company vehicles to various locations throughout the Las Vegas area to attend/conduct meetings with other properties and business contacts
• Coordinate open work orders with the Grave and Swing Shift Engineering Staff
• Meet with Department liaisons to discuss work order priorities
• Review the Demand, Preventive Maintenance, and Planned Work Order reports to compare actual results with planned
• Review departmental allocations to compare actual with forecast
• Meet and coordinate with the respective front-of-house operating departments to understand their needs from the Facilities department and to prioritize completion dates on work orders

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to meet deadlines, multitask, and work a flexible schedule
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to lead and mentor a team
• Professional appearance and demeanor

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Laborers
• Engineers
• Painter
• Carpenter
• Facilities Coordinator

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least five years’ experience as a facility department manager or Sr. Engineer at a major resort hotel and casino
• At least five years’ experience in preparing and managing departmental budgets and forecasts
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA General Industry Statutes and Regulations
• Working knowledge of computer programs to include: Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of HVAC Systems, Cooling Towers, Pump Systems, and Domestic Water Systems 

Preferred:

• OSHA 30 Certification
• CPO Certification
• Knowledge of Engineering 501 and Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreements       

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

•  OSHA 10

WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS:

•  Varies

WORK CONDITIONS:

Math skills. Ability to read and evaluate written material. Must maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to deal effectively with guests, management, tenants, and other employees with courtesy and tactfulness. Must possess the ability to access all areas of the facility, frequent walking, standing, and bending, maintain manual dexterity to access the computer via the computer keyboard, and operate office equipment. Ability to withstand regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat, indoor environmental conditions, such as noise, dust, cigarette smoke, varying lighting levels, etc., and extreme hot/cold working conditions when working outdoors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have the physical ability to access all areas of the facility; move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects; withstand prolonged standing, stretching, bending, kneeling, lifting, and carrying items weighing at least 50 lbs. without restriction.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure; work indoors and outdoors, as well as being exposed to hot/cold surfaces, steam, and wet floors.
• Most work tasks are performed indoors; however, there are events where outdoor activities are required. Indoor temperatures are moderate and controlled by internal environmental systems.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, busy, and noisy environment.

Plaza is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Plaza will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.