Chief Engineer | Hotel Interurban

Columbia HospitalityTukwila, WA
$80,000 - $85,000Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer is responsible for maintaining the building’s physical, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to ensure they are functioning efficiently. This role ensures the security, cleanliness, preventive maintenance, and repair of all engineering department tools, equipment, and safety features in accordance with established procedures and budgets. The Chief Engineer will effectively manage a team, including recruiting, training, scheduling, and managing the performance of maintenance and engineering professionals. They will also ensure that all maintenance and engineering storerooms and workspaces are kept clean and orderly, with all tools, equipment, and spare parts stored properly. The role involves the proper treatment and care of tools and equipment, timely completion of delegated work orders, and the ability to respond to after-hour calls and unsafe conditions immediately. Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

  • 7-10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English fluently is required to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from residents, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
  • Ability to interpret technical instructions, diagrams or blueprints.
  • Ability to effectively perform painting, woodworking and general carpentry.
  • Ability to perform maintenance and general repair.
  • Must have knowledge and the ability to operate tools, hand tools and power tools in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Must be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks and work in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain the building’s physical, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems are functioning efficiently.
  • Ensure the security, cleanliness, preventive maintenance and repair of all engineering department tools, equipment and safety features are in accordance of established procedures and budgets.
  • Effectively manage a team including but not limited to recruiting, training, scheduling, and managing performance of maintenance and engineering professionals.
  • Ensure all maintenance and engineering storerooms and work spaces are kept in a clean and orderly manner and storing all tools, equipment and spare parts in proper location.
  • Responsible for the proper treatment and care of tools and equipment used to perform tasks.
  • Responsible to complete delegated work orders in a timely and professional manner.
  • Able to work into the evening, nights, weekends and holiday shifts as required.
  • Able to provide open and effective lines of communication and address issues or concerns in a prompt and efficient manner.
  • Respond to after-hour calls as necessary.
  • Reports and addresses unsafe conditions immediately.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

  • Salary Range: $80,000 to $85,000 DOE
  • Cellphone Allowance
  • Incentive Eligible
  • Get Paid Daily
  • Paid Time off & Holiday Pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
  • HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
  • Referral Bonus
  • Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
  • Committee Participation Opportunities
  • Task Force Work Opportunities
  • Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
  • Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)
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