Chief Engineer - Residence Inn Jacksonville Butler Blvd. - $65,000-$75,000

Remington Hospitality • Jacksonville, FL

3h • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring the hotel is in great working order and meets all operational standards related to the Engineering Department. The Chief Engineer will conduct walk-throughs and assessments of the maintenance and operation of the hotel structure, systems, and equipment. This position is also responsible for the Rooms and Public Area Preventive Maintenance Program, maintaining updated records, and working collaboratively with the hotel management team and the property General Manager. Additionally, the Chief Engineer will hire, train, supervise, coach, and counsel associates, including managers, and ensure the grounds are maintained to provide a great arrival experience. Implementation of the hotel's safety and emergency policies and procedures, including hazard removal and adherence to OSHA Hazcom program and safe lifting techniques, is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

• Previous hotel engineering experience required, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen and general building construction
• Vocational training, associate's degree, certification and/or apprenticeship in one or more area; state certification or licensure where required
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, diagrams and blue prints.
• Read and understand test equipment and measuring devices
• Strong business communication skills verbal and written
• Flexible to work varying schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work in a standard office environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. (6-8 hours a day)
• Occasional standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Frequent fine motor skills, use of hands and fingers for keyboarding/typing, utilizing a mouse or trackpad, writing, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, or carry items.
• Ability to lift and/or move 10–25 pounds as needed (e.g., files, office supplies).
• Visual ability to read from a computer screen and printed materials including close visual focus for extended periods and color differentiation (for certain roles).
• Ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings, use phone and/or headset

Nice To Haves

• Someone who enjoys working as and being part of a team that provides great experiences for our Guests!

Responsibilities

• Making sure the hotel is in great working order!
• Works to meet all operational standards related to the Engineering Department.
• Conduct walk-throughs and assessment of maintenance and operation of the hotel structure, systems and equipment.
• Responsible for Rooms and Public Area Preventive Maintenance Program and consistently keep updated records.
• Works with all hotel management team and property General Manager.
• Hire, train, supervise, coach and counsel associates, including managers.
• Ensure grounds are maintained in order to provide great arrival experience.
• Implement hotel's safety and emergency policies and procedures (i.e. evacuations, first aid, etc.) including removal of all safety hazards, following company's OSHA Hazcom program and safe lifting techniques.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree