Assistant Chief Engineer

The Kahala Hotel & Resort•Honolulu, HI

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises and instructs the engineering department staff; works with engineering personnel, various departments and contractors/vendors to ensure an attractive, well maintained facility. Assists the Chief Engineer in projects to maintain and repair the Kahala Hotel & Resort; is knowledgeable about various trades, including, but not limited to, carpentry, masonry, air conditioning and refrigeration, painting and wall covering, plumbing, electronics and electrical and mechanical work.

Requirements

5 years experience in a primary trade of carpentry, plumbing, electronics, masonry, mechanics, air conditioning or painting and wall covering, general maintenance work and the basic operation of Engineering Department related procedures
Supervisory experience required
Basic English language communication skills in order to read blueprints and mechanical drawings, communicate with co-workers and fully comprehend job assignments.
Ability to read and comprehend electrical and building blueprints, OSHA manuals, fire codes, instructional manuals, memos and directives
Basic knowledge of skilled trade activities and equipment and parts used in carpentry, masonry, air conditioning and refrigeration, painting and wall covering, plumbing, electronics and electrical and mechanical work.
Knowledge of state and county building codes.
Knowledge of all utility and sewer systems associated with hotel operations.
Working knowledge of OSHA safety procedures and regulations.
Skill in use of a variety of power and hand tools.
Ability to troubleshoot and correct all Engineering Department equipment repairs.
Basic trade mathematical skills in order to calculate quantities of material, areas covered , lay out plans, work off blueprints and prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations using a calculator.
Ability to assign and supervise daily work schedules to be completed by Engineering personnel.
Must maintain a neat, clean and well groomed appearance as outlined in the employee handbook.
Must be able to work varying shifts and maintain attendance in accordance with the hotel’s attendance policy.
Ability to comply with hotel rules and regulations including policies.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma preferred.
Computer experience preferred
Certification of tuberculosis clearance required.
CPR and Standard First Aid Certification preferred.
License for plumbing, engineering or journeyman qualifications in at least one of the basic trades of carpentry, masonry, mechanics, air conditioning, painting and wall covering, and electronics.
Type 3 Hawaii Driver’s License and clear Driver’s Abstract

Responsibilities

Assigns manpower to various routine and non-routine tasks ensuring proper utilization of available manpower.
Visually inspects work of other maintenance employees and performs a variety of labor tasks in the various trades.
Consults daily with maintenance management to review current operational conditions, including but not limited to, completed and projected work, staffing requirements, and other issues significant to the smooth operation of the Maintenance Department.
Instructs maintenance employees in the proper procedures, established standards and operating guidelines of the department and various tasks.
Maintains a daily foreman log noting pertinent operations or mechanical occurrences during scheduled shifts.
Reviews log information with the relieving foreman or senior maintenance employee.
Reviews material inventory levels with storeroom clerk to ensure material levels are sufficient for uninterrupted routine repairs, retrieving inventory information from a computer.
Reviews material requirements for projected jobs or projects.
Communicates with other hotel management relative to maintenance operations through written or verbal communication.
Completes required reports using a computer.
Works with various governmental agencies or institutions in support of the various mechanical systems of the facility ensuring optimization of energy consumption and equipment usage and direct other maintenance employees to that end.
Report all suspicious persons or activities and hazardous or unsafe conditions to the Security Department.
Provide instruction and/or guidance for guest and employee safety in fire or other emergency situations.
Respond to all guest questions.
Provide guest assistance, direction and information as requested when working in public areas.
Performs labor tasks encompassing a variety of skills in the different trades.
Performs administrative functions related to the support and documentation of maintenance programs and other maintenance related tasks as directed.