Area Chief Engineer

Hersha Hospitality Management LP•Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

Area Chief Engineer Manage maintenance functions and engineering staff for multiple hotels to ensure hotel structures are maintained in accordance with established HHM, guest service and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path Regional Director of Engineering

Requirements

High School diploma and/or trade school course work in related field preferred.
Previous engineer/maintenance experience in a hotel setting strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
Manage and coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for 3 rd party vendors.
Manage in-house maintenance projects, or PIPS.
Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings.
Paint designated areas and items.
Install and replace basic electrical fixtures.
Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
Install, replace and program televisions.
Perform minor plumbing functions.
Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units.
Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis and complete work orders as necessary; keep accurate records of PM’s on all rooms and equipment.
Maintain the building exterior and “curb appeal” of entire hotel grounds
Refurbish, paint and finish furniture and fixtures as needed.
Test, examine, and maintain hotel’s life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times.
Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and coordinate compliance of service contracts.
Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
Perform other duties as requested by management.