Assistant Chief Engineer

HEI Hotels & Resorts•San Diego, CA

2d•$100,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for the management and supervision of all building-related systems and the building envelope to ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates, and vendors. This role ensures compliance with company Engineering Assumptions/Culture, preventative maintenance programs and procedures, SOPs, and all Building/Fire/Health Department codes. The position also focuses on maintaining the building complex as energy efficiently as possible.

Requirements

Vocational schooling, military training, certification and/or experience in building related trades required in 1 or more of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry.
1 year of hands-on experience at a comparable location/industry.
Skilled in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, dry walling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping.
Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals. Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.
Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Responsibilities

Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
Implement and schedule property and equipment preventive maintenance programs in compliance with corporate/franchise standards and local, state, and national codes and regulations.
Prioritize service requests; schedule and monitor the service performed to ensure customer satisfaction, safety, and convenience.
Test and examine the life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times.
Monitor utility consumption to determine the effectiveness of current systems.
Review purchase requests and monitor expenses budget to ensure goals are met/exceeded.
Assist in the administration of the department by preparing and maintaining schedules, logs, records and other documentation to ensure a smooth operation and minimize liabilities.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.