Area Chief Engineer

Marriott•Raleigh, IL

18d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Chief Engineer is responsible for general maintenance across the guest rooms and suites, meeting spaces, public areas, food and beverage outlets, employee work areas, and other physical assets at the Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown and AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown. The role performs and oversees repairs and maintenance involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, kitchen, and laundry equipment, and leads engineering associates and technicians. The Area Chief Engineer works under the direction and supervision of the General Managers and collaborates with other Chief Engineers and hotel department leaders.

Requirements

3–5 years of maintenance or facilities management experience; hotel experience is preferred.
3–5 years of leadership experience managing hourly employees.
Computer literacy.
Experience repairing mechanical, electrical, kitchen, and laundry equipment.
Ability to train and direct engineering associates and helpers on daily repairs and trade work.
Ability to manage and direct outside vendors and contractors, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, refrigeration, building controls, and fire and life safety providers.
Ability to recognize and act immediately on potential safety hazards and security problems.
Ability to recognize and act immediately on potential property damage and liability concerns.
Excellent people engagement and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to multitask in high-volume, upscale, full-service hotel properties.
Command of spoken and written English, including reading and writing.
Availability for AM and PM shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Customer-service-oriented, team-oriented, and goal-oriented approach.
Ability to work with department heads in rooms, management, food and beverage, and sales to achieve business goals.
Reliable transportation.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government-required licenses, certificates, or permits.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Hotel maintenance or facilities management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with other Chief Engineers to manage hourly associates, set daily and weekly goals, track progress, and handle administrative work, invoices, quotes, contracts, and HR concerns.
Maintain hotel physical assets and systems, including HVAC, boilers, electrical systems, carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing, landscaping, commercial kitchen equipment, IT and computer-related items, fire alarms and sprinklers, parking areas and gates, dining areas, bars, kitchen hoods, key locks, and security equipment.
Manage required building and safety inspections, including fire marshal and fire and life safety requirements, backflow, generator, storm water control, kitchen hood, and health inspections.
Perform preventive maintenance to maintain hotel product quality standards.
Assist and lead hourly engineers in repairing guest-room assets, toilets, furniture and fixtures, sinks, kitchen and laundry equipment, and food and beverage outlet assets.
Troubleshoot and assist engineers with IT and building systems.
Support corporate and brand policies, procedures, and standards.
Support hotel training needs and efforts.
Help maintain properties in a condition that meets or exceeds Quality Assurance audits.
Lead departments in hotel safety procedures and participate in the Safety Committee.
Ensure complete guest satisfaction in a friendly and helpful manner.
Work within each property's operating budget guidelines established by the General Manager and ownership.
Perform additional duties or tasks as assigned.