Assistant Chief Engineer

Horseshoe Bay Resort • City of Syracuse, NY

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Marriott Syracuse Downtown is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer for its Engineering department. This full-time role involves maintaining the hotel property to ensure high standards of maintenance set by Crescent Hotels & Resorts and the Marriott brand are met. The company is committed to providing competitive wages and an exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates and their family members.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate in English.
• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Can communicate well with guests.
• Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.
• Must be able to recognize potential safety hazards and security problems in the hotel and act upon each accordingly.
• Be skilled in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, drywalling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair routine mechanical and electrical malfunctions in hotel systems and equipment.
• Must be willing and able to be responsive to complaints about maintenance.

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.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in mechanical or electrical systems (e.g., HVAC, plumbing) and other equipment throughout the hotel.
• Conduct walk-throughs and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structures of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC system and any other related equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis.
• Respond in a courteous manner to all guest questions, complaints, and or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.
• Communicate with hotel department heads to become aware of maintenance needs and ensure timely response to internal requests.
• Maintain the building exterior and "curb appeal" (e.g., snow removal, lawn care, painting, and gardening).
• Maintain franchise standards and follow-up on inspection deficiencies.
• Coordinate compliance of service contracts.
• Implements and maintains Crescent’s preventative maintenance program.
• Implement and maintain Crescent’s room care programs.
• Implement and maintain Crescent’s engineering department minimum standards.
• Actively participate in Crescent’s Safety Plan and energy improvements.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Ensure that all systems and equipment are functioning properly and efficiently
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
• Additional hotel discounts with Marriott International brand hotels
• Free Parking
• Free Meal during your shift
• Quarterly employee appreciation events to celebrate all your hard work!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees