Asst Chief Engineer

HEI Hotels and Resorts•Tarrytown, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Chief Engineer assists with management and supervision of building-related systems and the building envelope to ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates, and vendors. The role supports compliance with company engineering standards and culture, preventive maintenance programs and procedures, standard operating procedures, and applicable building, fire, and health codes. It also helps maintain the property as energy efficiently as possible.

Requirements

Vocational schooling, military training, certification, and/or experience in building-related trades in at least one of these areas: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry.
At least 1 year of hands-on experience at a comparable location or in a comparable industry.
Skills in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping.
Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and ensure accomplishment of goals.
Ability 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 different audiences, including supervisors, coworkers, and the public.

Responsibilities

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