Assistant Chief Engineer

New Castle Hotel•Missoula, MT

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for supervising and training all Engineering staff, overseeing all projects, and coordinating staff scheduling. This role also involves assisting in the creation and adherence to the annual department budget, developing and implementing plans to maintain the property, equipment, and grounds, and assisting in creating and implementing a preventive maintenance program for all hotel equipment. The Assistant Chief Engineer must execute periodic inspections of all safety systems, ensure prompt and courteous handling of room maintenance requests, and follow up immediately on all alarms to determine their cause and report findings. They will take necessary immediate action, design construction and repair projects, check employee appearance for compliance with standards, and assist in training all positions within the department. Immediate supervisors must be kept fully informed of all challenges or matters requiring attention. The Assistant Chief Engineer must be able to perform all department duties and ensure staff adheres to Loss Prevention guidelines, and assist as Property Security as requested. Responsibilities also include maintaining the pool and spa, which involves cleaning, vacuuming, adjusting chemical levels, changing valves, and replacing filters, as well as maintaining records of chemical balances. Other duties as required and participation in staff and other meetings are also part of the role.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous customer service & hotel experience preferred
At least 3 years of progressive experience in a related field
Previous supervisory experience preferred
At least 3 years practical experience in one or more of the technical trades (HVAC, Refrigeration, Plumbing, Electrical, etc.)
Previous experience with budgeting helpful
Any license the property may require
Must have a valid driver’s license
Working knowledge of all legal issues in compliance with CFC/EPA/ADA/IAQ/OSHA
Must be able to stand and/or walk for lengthy periods of time as the property is patrolled and guarded.
Must be able to climb stairs, descend stairs
Must be able to move quickly and agilely if a situation requiring quick assistance arises
Multi Task
Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and arms
Ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels
Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range
Oral and Written Comprehension and Expression - Must be able to convey & understand information and ideas in English
Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from multiple sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests
Mathematical Reasoning - Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions
Refrigeration, electrical and plumbing skills, boiler operation and maintenance skills, water treatment and chiller operation knowledge

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of energy management an asset
Multi- lingual helpful

Responsibilities

Supervise and train all Engineering staff
Oversee all projects
Coordinate all Engineering staff scheduling
Assist in creating and adhering to annual budget for the department
Assist in developing and implementing plans to keep property, equipment, and grounds in an acceptable state of repair
Assist in creating and implementing preventive maintenance program for all hotel equipment
Execute periodic inspection of all safety systems
Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner
Follow up on all alarms immediately to determine the exact location and cause. Determine emergency status and report findings to Guest Services. Take immediate action as necessary
Design construction and repair projects
Check appearance of all department employees to ensure compliance with NCHR Standards of Appearance, council when necessary
Assist in training of all positions within department
Keep immediate supervisors fully informed of all challenges or matters requiring his/her attention
Must be able to perform all department duties
Ensure engineering staff adheres to Loss Prevention guidelines
Assist as Property Security as requested
Maintain pool and spa – clean, vacuum, adjust chemical levels, change valves, and replace filters. Maintain records of chemical balances
Other duties as required
Participate in staff and other meetings

Benefits

Holiday pay at time and a half for hours worked on recognized company holidays
Bereavement leave and pay for the loss of an immediate family member
401(k) with company matching
$600 employee referral bonus program
Health & Insurance Benefits
Medical insurance with virtual visit options
HSA, FSA, and DCSA accounts
Dental and vision coverage
Life insurance and AD&D
Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (VSTD/VLTD)
Nationwide Pet Insurance
ID Watchdog Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Licensed therapists and mental health support
Legal consultations and financial expert guidance
Resources for childcare, pet care, home repair, and moving services
A library of articles, podcasts, videos, and more - available anytime
6 company holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Holiday Pay: Full-time and part-time employees who work a recognized holiday earn time and a half. Full-time employees not scheduled to work a holiday receive 8 hours of holiday pay at their regular rate.
Birthday Floating Holiday: Full-time employees receive a floating holiday to celebrate their birthday, to be used within their birthday month.
PTO: Accrual begins on your first day of employment and becomes available for use after completing your 90-day introductory period. PTO accrues at a rate of 0.0385 hours per hour worked, up to a maximum of 80 hours (10 days) per year.
Sick Time: After completing the 90-day introductory period, full-time employees accrue sick time at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours.
FMLA: Available to full-time employees who meet federal eligibility requirements.
Jury Duty: Full-time employees who have completed their introductory period will receive the difference between their regular rate of pay and jury duty pay, based on their normal scheduled hours - up to 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week for each day of jury service.
Bereavement Leave: Full-time and part-time employees who have completed their introductory period and experience the loss of an immediate family member will be granted paid time off for the time actually lost from their regularly scheduled shifts.
401(k) Retirement Plan: All employees are automatically enrolled in our 401(k) plan at a 3% upon completing their 90-day introductory period. The company provides matching contributions.
$600 Employee Referral Bonus: Both you and the referred employee are eligible for the $600 referral bonus, available to full-time and part-time employees alike. The bonus is paid out in three installments every two months through regular payroll. Please note that the program includes a 6-month clawback period - if the referred employee voluntarily leaves within 6 months, the newly hired employee will be required to repay the incentive to the hotel.