Chief Engineer

Hotel Caza San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the engineering division at Hotel Caza. In the absence of the Director, the assistant assumes the administrative, financial, and operating responsibilities related to hotel engineering.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of progressive facilities management experience in a hotel or related field, or a 2-year college degree and 1 year of related management experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Stationary Engineer’s license if required by local code.
• Required HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations, and general maintenance skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with employees and guests at all levels.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Must be effective in handling problems and evaluating complex information.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain the property, equipment, grounds, and other assets in a safe and acceptable state of repair.
• Ensure the hotel complies with local, state, and federal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Supervise and train Engineering staff in customer service, empowerment, standard operating procedures, and loss prevention.
• Create and post Engineering staff schedules.
• Create and adhere to the department’s annual budget.
• Assist in developing financial forecasts and participate in monthly profit-and-loss review meetings.
• Create and implement a preventative maintenance program for all hotel equipment.
• Ensure emergency and life-safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested, and certified according to Highgate Hotel standards.
• Participate in energy conservation programs.
• Review guest and meeting planner comment cards and ensure identified problems are corrected promptly.
• Assist with administration of vendor contracts controlled by the Engineering department.
• Ensure room maintenance requests are handled promptly and courteously.
• Follow up on alarms immediately to determine their location and cause, determine emergency status, report findings to the Front Desk, and take immediate action as necessary.
• Assist with special projects and renovations as necessary.
• Support and participate in Highgate Hotel programs and participate in the Highgate Hotel Safety Committee.
• Attend required hotel meetings and trainings and participate in Manager on Duty coverage as required.
• Maintain regular attendance, high standards of personal appearance and grooming, and compliance with Highgate Hotel standards and regulations.
• Maximize productivity, identify problem areas, and help implement solutions.
• Handle problems by anticipating, preventing, identifying, and resolving them; evaluate complex information from various sources and maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
• Employee assistance program
• Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty, personal, medical, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED