Chief Engineer

Gulph Creek Hotels•Bordentown Township, NJ

6d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our property in the Hamilton NJ area is seeking a Chief Engineer to support the opening and maintenance of the hotel. The Chief Engineer will be responsible to oversee the maintenance, and repair of all hotel equipment.

Requirements

At least 5years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 2-year college degree and 3 or more years of related experience; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related experience
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Previous supervisory responsibility required.
Ability to read and speak English/Spanish and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
Ability to effectively communicate with employees, guests and supervisors for optimum operation of the property
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Demonstrated engineering skills
Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and solve practical problems or resolve issues.

Responsibilities

Maintains guest service as the driving philosophy of the operation
Personally, demonstrates a commitment to guest service in responding promptly to guests’ needs
Committed to making every guest is satisfied
Meets or exceeds guest satisfaction measures
Ensures hotel standards and services contribute to the delivery of consistent guest service
Implements and practices guest service initiatives and performs to Gulph Creek Hotel Standards
Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner.
Follow up on all alarms immediately to determine the exact location and cause. Determine emergency status and repair projects.
Ensure engineering staff adheres to Loss Prevention guidelines.
Supervise and appoint a variety of contractors and existing staff on a number of projects.
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Gulph Creek Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working.
Comply at all times with Gulph Creek standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
Supervise and train all Engineering staff, oversee projects.
Coordinate all Engineering staff scheduling.
Create and adhere to the annual budget for department.
Develop and implement plans to keep property, equipment and grounds in an acceptable state of repair.
Create and implement preventive maintenance program for all hotel equipment.
Coordinate periodic inspection of all safety systems.
Maintain and schedule life safety inspections with 3rd party vendors every 6 months
Complete in-house life safety inspections every 6 months
Accountable for training requirements
Oversee projects
Accurate and timely completion of paperwork
Understanding and enforcement of company policies
Familiarity with and knowledge of employment laws are helpful.
Attend all meetings required and participate in M.O.D program.
Other duties as required
Manage department. Adhere to Company goals and objectives.