Chief Engineer

Hilton Garden Inn/Home2 Suites Columbia Downtown•Columbia, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer oversees all facets of the Engineering department, ensuring the effective operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and mechanical systems. This role involves developing, coordinating, and monitoring a comprehensive maintenance program for rooms to guarantee the safety and comfort of both staff and guests. Additionally, the Chief Engineer is responsible for supervising, training, and managing the entire Engineering team. This industry operates continuously, seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day.

Requirements

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): or Work Equivalent
Experience in advanced maintenance skills and aptitude plus advanced skills in all aspects of running an engineering department.
Experience with modern building controls and maintenance, or any combination of education and experience which provides the above skills, knowledge and ability.
Requires computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office preferred.
Good understanding of the English language, good communication skills both written and verbal.
Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Methods, and materials used in general building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, building and electrical units and HVAC.
The use and repair of common tools and equipment used in general maintenance.
Maintenance and repair of major facilities.
Systems design and trouble- shooting.
Journeyman skill level in the use of tools and equipment of the maintenance profession.
Minimum 2-3 years of supervisory and maintenance experience.