Chief Engineer

Country Club of Detroit•Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer works with all departments throughout Country Club of Detroit. They oversee all mechanical areas of the club facilities including electrical, HVAC systems, and related equipment to keep the club functioning properly and at top efficiency.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
5+ years of facilities or maintenance experience
3+ years of supervisory role
Valid driver’s license
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in mechanical spaces
Ability to perform preventative maintenance on building systems and equipment
Understanding of OSHA, safety, and emergency response procedures
Strong troubleshooting and repair skills
Technical skills: Microsoft Office and Work Order System

Nice To Haves

Trade school or certifications preferred
Experience in hospitality facilities maintenance (country club, hotels, resorts, etc.), preferred
Boiler Operator License, preferred
Certified Pool Operator, preferred

Responsibilities

Ability to diagnose and implement repairs to refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, and related items
Ability to diagnose minor HVAC problems and implement repairs
Knowledge of and ability to perform on boiler systems
Diagnose and implement repairs to commercial ovens, electric or gas, fryer units, convection ovens, commercial mixers and other kitchen equipment
Can diagnose, trace and resolve electrical problems.
Ability to diagnose problems and repairs to pool and pump house
Replace water heaters and handle related plumbing projects
Diagnose problems with commercial washers and dryers and make repairs
Diagnose and resolve minor computer-related or projection AV problems
Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations (main gas line shutoff valves, etc.)
Hire, train and supervise maintenance staff
Schedule workloads and work orders for all areas of the club and equipment
Coordinate with purchasing department to procure parts and items needed for maintenance, completion of work orders and general department supplies
Prepares and monitors budgets for Maintenance Department
Attends staff meetings and coordinates efforts to schedule work activities
Oversee daily water checks on swimming pool filtering system
Controls key systems
Works with planners and contractors and coordinates remodeling of club areas
Assists in checking fire protections systems for proper operation
Manages club’s ongoing preventative maintenance program for HVAC, electric, plumbing, roofing, elevators, and all club buildings along with ice machines, laundry equipment, kitchen exhaust hoods, etc.
Serves as liaison between club and regulatory agencies including health and safety inspections and city building department
Assures OSHA work requirements are met and that MSDSs are available