Chief Engineer - New York City

HEI Hotels & Resorts•Fairfield, CT

2d•$115,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Chief Engineer supervises preventive maintenance and repairs for all property and equipment, monitors life-safety systems and utilities, and administers the engineering department in compliance with corporate and franchise standards and applicable local, state, and national codes and regulations. The role protects hotel assets, guests, and associates and manages engineering-related capital projects. The Chief Engineer is responsible for preventive maintenance and repair of the hotel’s mechanical and electrical systems and equipment, as well as general maintenance and upkeep of the physical plant, furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), grounds, swimming pool, and other areas as defined by HEI Hotels and Resorts and brand standards. HEI describes its Chief Engineers as working chiefs.

Requirements

Vocational schooling, military training, certification, and/or experience in building-related trades in at least one of the following areas: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience at a comparable location.
Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, business plans, repairs and maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
Skills in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, drywalling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping.
Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and accomplish goals; ability to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to different audiences.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and provide strong leadership throughout the hotel.
Basic understanding of elementary accounting procedures.
Basic understanding of PC operation and working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and internet use.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including frequent walking, climbing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, smiling, and writing, and sometimes working in cramped, noisy locations and extreme hot or cold temperatures, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to comply with attendance rules and be available to work regularly.

Nice To Haves

Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise preventive maintenance and repairs for property and equipment, including guestrooms, equipment, public spaces, grounds, landscaping, and the building envelope.
Monitor life-safety systems and utilities and ensure compliance with corporate and franchise standards and applicable codes and regulations.
Manage engineering-related capital projects.
Maintain and repair hotel mechanical and electrical systems, equipment, physical plant, FF&E, grounds, and swimming pool.
Maintain engineering checkbook accounting procedures and operate within budget while maintaining required supplies and materials.
Interview, supervise, train, manage the performance of, assign tasks to, and follow up with engineering staff to support productivity.
Maintain accurate records and filing systems for repair and maintenance budgets, preventive maintenance programs, capital budgets and projects, life-safety systems, and inspections.
Keep engineering spaces safe, clean, organized, and energy efficient.
Tour the hotel complex daily and identify issues requiring engineering, housekeeping, or other departmental action.
Serve as the property expert on life-safety matters and train managers in these areas.
Understand and follow brand standards and procedures, including brand problem-tracking processes, and work to resolve tracked issues.
Remain current on technology advances that could enhance operations.
Comply with attendance rules, be available to work regularly, and perform other assigned duties.