Hotel Chief Engineer - Universal resort area - Comfort Suites

Buffalo Lodging•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Comfort Suites is looking for a Chief Engineer to manage the maintenance operations of the property. Our Comfort Suites® Near Universal Orlando Resort offers 101 cozy guest suites with 25% more space than a traditional hotel room. Our suites are the perfect place to relax and spread out after a busy day on the go. Our convenient location is in the center of it all, giving guests easy access to all the top attractions, including SeaWorld, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Aquatica. A daily complimentary breakfast is offered to all guests. Buffalo Lodging Associates, a hotel management company based out of Canton, MA has put an emphasis on true hospitality since being founded in 1996. While building an extensive portfolio of 50 hotels, we’ve partnered with the most respected hotel brands in the business including Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, InterContinental Hotels Group, Choice Hotel International and Radisson Hotels. The core and heart of our company lies within our dedicated associates, for we wouldn’t be an award-winning company without each and every one of them. A GROWING HOTEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY – COME JOIN US! We value our associates with competitive compensation plans and other benefits and perks.

Requirements

At least three years of supervisory or lead mechanic experience in a hotel or related field
Demonstrated general mechanical skills are necessary
Basic repair, painting, wall covering HVAC, electrical work, plumbing, boiler operation, pool maintenance and general maintenance skills required
Must have valid drivers license, and acceptable driving history subject to company approval.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Creating a safe and appealing property by completing routine preventative maintenance on laundry equipment, heating and air conditioning units, ice machines, fire extinguisher, fire and smoke alarms, lawn sprinkler, lawn equipment, exercise equipment and plumbing
Maintaining work order assignment boards and tracking completed/pending work orders
Following up on all incomplete work orders to inform the requesting guest or department of the status.
Evaluating and selecting quality vendors that are reliable and provide good value for their price
Supervisory duties of the Maintenance Assistant on site including interviewing, hiring, training, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining; planning, assigning, directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.