Chief Engineer | State College Holiday Inn

SHANER•State College, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer is responsible for all aspects of the Engineering department, including the proper operation, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of all heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment. This role involves developing, coordinating, and monitoring a maintenance program to ensure the safety, security, and comfort of all staff and guests. The Chief Engineer is also assigned the responsibility of Safety Committee Chairperson and will supervise, train, and manage all Engineering staff.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent; college degree or vocational training a plus.
Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
Minimum two years’ experience as a hotel maintenance engineer.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Knowledge of all mechanical equipment critical to the operation of the building.
Working knowledge of repair and maintenance regarding health codes; plumbing codes; plant equipment; electrical codes; architectural codes; structural codes; blueprints and wiring/plumbing schematics; building code improvement; mechanical and electrical/safety systems construction; national/local fire codes; proper chemical handling and disposal; power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades; local mechanical codes; OSHA codes and best practices.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to interpret manufacturer’s literature for installation, preparation, use and upkeep of various materials and products used throughout the property.
Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
Ability to endure abundant physical movements in carrying out job duties.
Ability to enforce hotel's standards, policies and procedures with staff.
Ability to troubleshoot and use alternatives in emergency situations.
Ability to handle potentially hazardous chemicals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information.

Nice To Haves

Any building trade license/certificate from the state of hotel’s operation preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Delegate daily work assignments and review priorities and special projects.
Schedule and perform work in accordance with preventive maintenance program in rooms, coordinating with the Rooms Division Department.
Ensures final inspection of all engineering related work and execution of all work orders.
Performs engineering staff functions whenever necessary.
Ensures all safety equipment is in compliance and working order with federal quarterly/annual inspections to city, state and codes. Maintain knowledge of hotel safety procedures and ensure application of such.
Handle chemicals for designated uses/surfaces, according to hotel requirements.
Perform emergency equipment and machinery repair as needed.
Maintain the proper use, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of all tools.
Exercise safety precautions when working on equipment (use of safety signs, etc.).
Maintains the engineering department’s annual budget.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities that includes interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Supervise, train and manage all Engineering staff.