Chief Engineer

DoubleTree Charleston Riverview•Charleston, SC

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Raines Co. is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer who is an expert in building maintenance with a keen eye for detail. This role involves implementing and managing a preventive maintenance program, responding to urgent maintenance events, and providing leadership, direction, and skills training to the maintenance team. Raines Co., established in 1988, is a family-owned business that has grown into a fully integrated development, management, and investment company. We operate and own leading hotel brands and boutique hotels, maintaining a family-oriented culture focused on building relationships with associates, partners, and communities. We offer comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, 401K, a generous PTO program, and opportunities for career advancement within the company.

Requirements

Prior Chief Engineer and Supervisor experience.
Experience leading teams in all areas of maintenance.
Experience with brand standards.
Proficiency with basic hand-tools and power equipment.
Proficient in Microsoft 365 or similar computer applications.
Minimum high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Current certifications as required by Federal, State, or Local governing agents pertaining to trade requirements (HVAC, Pool Operation, etc.).

Responsibilities

Train and supervise the hourly Engineering staff and coordinate all scheduling.
Review Engineering staff's worked hours for payroll compilation and submit to accounting on a timely basis.
Focus the Engineering Department on their role in contributing to the guest satisfaction.
Motivate, coach, counsel, and discipline all Engineering personnel according to company standards.
Prepare and conduct all Engineering interviews and follow hiring procedures.
Attend weekly staff meetings and provide training on a rotational basis.
Respond to employee emergency situations using information contained in M.S.D. sheets.
Keep M.S.D. sheets current and easily available (with Executive Housekeeper).
Establish ongoing training for all departments, especially Housekeeping, Front Desk, and Kitchen, to maintain basic upkeep of their departments and equipment.
Use company-wide tools, systems, and applications without exception.
Adhere to budgeted expense allotments using proper procedures for all purchases and keep all necessary items (light bulbs, name tags, etc.) stocked.
Coordinate all inspections of life-safety systems including extinguishers, smoke alarms, etc., to maintain proper safety standards.
Manage energy expenses and continually work towards energy conservation.
Ensure that the Preventative Maintenance program is implemented and administered.
Evaluate and spot check the work of all staff and contractors or outside laborers.
Handle guestroom maintenance requests in a timely and efficient manner.
Maintain files of and be familiar with all operational manuals and warranty agreements for equipment.
Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause; determine emergency status and report to Guest Services and/or the General Manager with findings.
Ensure that employees are at all times attentive, friendly, courteous, and helpful to guests and all other employees.
Act as emergency contact person.
Attend monthly all-employee meetings and any other functions required by management.
Coordinate fire drills and the training of all employees on safety procedures.
Establish and maintain key control system.
Conduct daily property tour of the hotel and exterior perimeter for debris and trash removal; Check the lighting and irrigation periodically.
Respond to calls for service, regardless of the day/night and time.