Assistant Chief Engineer
About The Position
The Assistant Chief Engineer assists the department head with managing budgets, capital expenditures, preventive maintenance, and energy conservation. The role is accountable for maintaining the building and grounds, with particular attention to safety, security, and asset protection. It assigns, tracks, and follows up on work assigned to staff and contractors, and supports guest and employee satisfaction through effective communication and training. The position supports property operations by supervising the distribution and completion of repair work orders, planning and evaluating preventive maintenance, overseeing Engineering operations when the Director of Engineering is absent, and helping manage the physical plant and its systems. It also helps maintain property standards through facility inspections, recordkeeping, equipment repairs, and emergency response. The role supports customer service and human resources activities, including employee training, staffing, performance feedback, and hiring.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and 4 years of experience in engineering and maintenance or a related professional area, plus technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing; alternatively, a 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or a related major and 2 years of relevant experience, plus technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing.
Responsibilities
- Assist the department head with budgets, capital expenditures, preventive maintenance, and energy conservation.
- Maintain the building and grounds, with attention to safety, security, and asset protection.
- Assign, track, and follow up on work assigned to staff and contractors.
- Supervise the distribution of repair work orders and monitor their timeliness and quality of completion.
- Ensure property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
- Assist with planning, scheduling, and evaluating preventive maintenance programs.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with employees and communicate business objectives, expectations, and performance feedback.
- Supervise Engineering and related areas in the absence of the Director of Engineering.
- Assist in managing the physical plant, including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical, and life safety systems.
- Recommend or arrange services such as painting, repairs, renovations, and replacement of furnishings and equipment.
- Select and order or purchase equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
- Supervise day-to-day operations of Engineering and related departments.
- Inspect and evaluate facilities to determine required work.
- Maintain accurate logs and records.
- Operate generators and fire pumps as necessary.
- Provide emergency response services 24/7.
- Repair equipment, including refrigeration and laundry equipment, as necessary.
- Ensure employees have appropriate supplies, equipment, and uniforms.
- Empower employees to provide excellent customer service, emphasize guest satisfaction, and set a positive example for guest relations.
- Help train employees in safety procedures and support departmental orientation and new-hire training.
- Communicate performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions.
- Ensure disciplinary procedures and documentation follow Standard and Local Operating Procedures and support the Peer Review Process.
- Assist with interviewing and hiring employees as needed.
- Participate in employee performance appraisals and provide feedback.
- Use available on-the-job training tools and solicit employee feedback.
- Supervise staffing levels to meet guest service, operational, and financial objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
