Hotel Chief Engineer

SUMMARY: To supervise the maintenance operations and physical condition of the hotel to ensure highest standards of guest satisfaction within allotted budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Supervises, develops and maintains an ongoing maintenance operation for hotel, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventive maintenance, hotel rooms, air/heating units, ice machines, swimming pools, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, water softeners, switch rooms, roof exhausts, electrical substations, etc.
• On an ongoing and regular basis, inspects and evaluates physical condition of entire hotel asset, including all guestrooms, public areas, pool area; completes and retains inspection reports on a regular and timely basis, using then-current Company inspection forms
• Works closely with other departments (i.e., Front Office and Housekeeping Departments on maintenance and repairs issues) and Corporate Project Manager to ensure high level of customer satisfaction.
• Orders material and completes work assignments on time and by a specified date.  Performs work within departmental expense plans. Assists General Manager in capital budgeting.
• Maintains hotel by performing painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and other related maintenance activities.
• Replaces/cleans air conditioner filters.
• Notifies management concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating and ventilating equipment.
• May tend furnace, air conditioner and boiler to provide heat, cool air and hot water for guests.
• Interprets specifications, job orders and company policies to maintenance employees.
• Oversees compliance with OSHA standards regarding proper usage, dilution of products, equipment safety and usage as well as blood-borne pathogen precautions and procedures. Refers to Sunburst Hospitality Risk Management Procedure Manual for all OSHA standards.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules, recommends measures to improve production.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists employees in resolving work problems.
• Supervises and motivates maintenance staff including hiring, firing, coaching, counseling, evaluating and training activities.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with all levels of employees.
• Attends periodic meetings with General Manager and/or department heads, conducts and/or participates in safety meetings at designated intervals with hotel staff.
• Submits to management recommendations for painting, repairs, furnishings, relocation of equipment, and reallocation of space.
• Understands government regulations affecting hotel’s operations, ensuring hotel is operated in compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and requirements of any federal, state or municipal authority.
• Understands hotel’s MANAGER ON DUTY PROGRAM, following MOD Manual guidelines and Risk Management Manual procedures when responding to incidents.  Watches for suspicious activity; may patrol public rooms, investigate disturbances, and warn troublemakers; reports any problems to local law enforcement, Hotel Security, or General Manager, as applicable.
• As required of all hotel associates, assists any customer or potential customer in a prompt, courteous, friendly, and helpful manner at all times.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May supervise one or more of the following positions:
• Assistant Chief Engineer and Maintenance Worker.
• Supervises and motivates all Maintenance Department staff.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies, training programs, and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Motivates employees by creating a pleasant work environment.
• Establishes pride and emphasizes job importance for Company and employees.
• Establishes standards and procedures for work of maintenance staff and enforces company policies and procedures.
• Assigns duties and shifts to housekeeping department employees.
• Ensures all maintenance staff receive adequate training on established maintenance procedures.
• Implements timely and effective corrective actions when necessary.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Requires one to three plus years of occupationally-significant combination of vocational education, apprentice training, on-the-job training, and essential experience in less responsible hotel skill level and management positions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, ME 04102 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, ME 04102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000