Chief Engineer
About The Position
The Chief Engineer oversees and coordinates maintenance staff activities to ensure repairs, maintenance, and engineering tasks are completed efficiently. The role supports capital repair and renovation projects and maintains the hotel's preventative maintenance program. The position is based at Sheraton West Des Moines in West Des Moines, Iowa, and is full-time, with pay of $75,000–$85,000 annually. The schedule consists of eight-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, and includes night shifts, holidays, and weekends. The Chief Engineer prioritizes maintenance requests from guests and team members; performs preventative maintenance and building and guest-room repairs; and maintains hotel facilities, buildings, and equipment. The role coordinates staff schedules and assignments, communicates maintenance updates to the General Manager and staff, supports guest needs including driving the hotel shuttle as needed, responds to emergencies, maintains safety procedures, and keeps accurate records and checklists. Other duties may be assigned by a manager or supervisor.
Requirements
- Previous maintenance experience is required.
- Must speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
- Must present a proper uniform or dress and be well-groomed.
- Must be flexible to work in a 24/7 hotel operation.
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including carrying, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 100–300 pounds.
- Frequently stand, move, handle objects, and maintain the facility.
- Valid driver's license required.
- High school diploma or equivalent education required.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize and complete maintenance requests from guests and team members.
- Conduct daily, monthly, and quarterly preventative maintenance of the hotel and guest rooms.
- Perform building and room repairs, including plumbing, painting, sheetrock work, and carpentry.
- Maintain facility buildings and equipment, and ensure tools and equipment are clean, lubricated, and stored properly.
- Oversee, coordinate, and assist maintenance staff.
- Schedule the maintenance team and assign tasks and projects to personnel.
- Attend morning meetings and update the team on ongoing maintenance activities.
- Represent the hotel positively.
- Drive guests in the hotel shuttle as needed.
- Communicate with the General Manager to ensure materials, tools, and supplies are available or on order.
- Keep the General Manager and staff updated on assignments and maintenance issues.
- Handle emergencies to protect guests, associates, and hotel assets.
- Maintain hotel emergency procedures, including coordinating fire drills and safety meetings.
- Complete work safely and professionally in accordance with the hotel's Standard Code of Conduct and other regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of completed work and ensure the work is profitable.
- Support hotel engineering maintenance programs and complete daily, weekly, and monthly checklists.
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.
Benefits
- Accident and critical medical supplement insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee hotel room discount
- Holiday pay
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
