Chief Engineer

A-1 Hospitality Group•New Braunfels, TX

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About The Position

To supervise the maintenance operations and physical condition of the hotels to ensure highest standards of guest satisfaction within allotted budget.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility in a safe and satisfactory manner, and the individual must be punctual and have a good attendance record, and have reliable means of transportation to work.
High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Requires one to three plus years of occupationally-significant combination of vocational education, apprentice training, on-the-job training
Essential experience in less responsible hotels skill level and management positions.

Responsibilities

Supervises, develops and maintains an ongoing maintenance operation for hotels, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventive maintenance, hotels rooms, air/heating units, ice machines, swimming pools, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, water softeners, switch rooms, roof exhausts, electrical substations, etc.
On an ongoing and regular basis, inspects and evaluates physical condition of entire hotels asset, including all guestrooms, public areas, pool area; completes and retains inspection reports on a regular and timely basis, using then-current Company inspection forms.
Works closely with other departments (i.e., Front Office and Housekeeping Departments on maintenance and repairs issues) and Corporate Project Manager to ensure high level of customer satisfaction.
Orders material and completes work assignments on time and by a specified date.
Performs work within departmental expense plans. Assists General Manager in capital budgeting.
Maintains hotels by performing painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and other related maintenance activities.
Replaces/cleans air conditioner filters.
Notifies management concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating and ventilating equipment.
May tend furnace, air conditioner and boiler to provide heat, cool air and hot water for guests.
Interprets specifications, job orders and company policies to maintenance employees.
Oversees compliance with OSHA standards regarding proper usage, dilution of products, equipment safety and usage as well as blood-borne pathogen precautions and procedures. Refers to Sunburst Hospitality Risk Management Procedure Manual for all OSHA standards.
Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules, recommends measures to improve production.
Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists employees in resolving work problems.
Supervises and motivates maintenance staff including hiring, firing, coaching, counseling, evaluating and training activities.
Communicates verbally and in writing with all levels of employees.
Attends periodic meetings with General Manager and/or department heads, conducts and/or participates in safety meetings at designated intervals with hotels staff.
Submits to management recommendations for painting, repairs, furnishings, relocation of equipment, and reallocation of space
Understands government regulations affecting hotels’s operations, ensuring hotels is operated in compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and requirements of any federal, state or municipal authority.
Understands hotel’s MANAGER ON DUTY PROGRAM, following MOD Manual guidelines and Risk Management Manual procedures when responding to incidents.
Watches for suspicious activity; may patrol public rooms, investigate disturbances, and warn troublemakers; reports any problems to local law enforcement, Hotels Security, or General Manager, as applicable.
As required of all hotel’s associates, assists any customer or potential customer in a prompt, courteous, friendly, and helpful manner at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned and needed.