Chief Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

French Lick Resort • Pleasanton, CA

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About The Position

The Chief Engineer is responsible for managing general and preventative maintenance functions to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel structure. This role includes overseeing the hotel R&M budget, conducting room inspections, and managing and coordinating bids, quotes, and contracts for third-party vendors. The Chief Engineer will also oversee small projects and manage and report on work progress, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal codes.

Requirements

• High School diploma and/or trade school course work in related field preferred.
• Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience required or equivalent training.
• Certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Maintain the hotel R&M budget.
• Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
• Manage and coordinate bids, quotes, and contracts for third-party vendors.
• Oversee small projects or PIPS and manage and report on work progress.
• Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings.
• Paint designated areas and items.
• Install, replace, and program televisions.
• Perform minor plumbing functions.
• Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis and complete work orders as necessary; keep accurate records of PMs on all rooms and equipment.
• Maintain the building exterior and 'curb appeal' of entire hotel grounds.
• Refurbish, paint, and finish furniture and fixtures as needed.
• Test, examine, and maintain hotel's life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and coordinate compliance of service contracts.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM's EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Provide weekly updates to the Corporate or Regional Director of Engineering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED