Chief Engineer

Marriott Hotels Resorts•Herndon, VA

23h•$85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Pinnacle Hotel Management. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc. POSITION SUMMARY Plan and manage the Engineering department. Ensure preventative maintenance programs, repairs, and capital projects are properly planned and executed. Identify issues before they arise and address accordingly to maintain a safe and functional environment. Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High School Certificate, plus two years technical training or five years' experience in a maintenance field three of which are in a management position in an Engineering Department.
Knowledge of hotel safety and accident prevention.
Leadership skills
Knowledge of labor utilization and scheduling.
Professional Demeanor - Exhibiting behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; making a good first impression and representing Marriott in alignment with its values.
Problem Solving and Decision Making - Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; obtaining and comparing information from different sources to draw conclusions, develop and evaluate alternatives and solutions, solve problems, and choose a course of action.
Communication - Conveying information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner through a variety of methods. Strong public presentation skills.
Adaptability - Maintaining performance level under pressure or when experiencing changes or challenges in the workplace.
Minimum lifting of 50lbs.
Ability to verbally communicate effectively with guests and co-workers.
Pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, and upward reaching.
Knowledge of safe work practices pertaining to all chemicals used in the operation of a hotel.
Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of operating a Green Facility preferred
EPA Certification level II or higher

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the physical hotel, its grounds and parking facilities.
Plan and execute the Engineering Department annual, monthly and capital budgets.
Prepare, manage, and execute the one year and five year capital plans in accordance to ownership expectations and guidelines.
Ensure that the structural, fire life safety, HVAC, electrical, internal equipment and plumbing systems operate in accordance with energy conservation and preventative maintenance programs.
Plan and execute required safety training programs for all engineering personnel, such as Right to Know, Fire Extinguisher, Evacuation Procedures and SDS for all hotel brilliant hosts, including overnight staff training of safety and building programs. Document as required.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, (Lockout Tag-out, JSA's), building plans, equipment manuals, and schematics.
Ability to write routine reports, keep logs and correspond with associates, vendors and customers.
Effectively utilize labor efficiently and safely work to better the guest experience.
Create and post weekly schedule, ensure hours scheduled meet budgeted expectations.
Process payroll weekly - review punches, coding, breaks, and ensure hours worked match hours scheduled.
Monitor supplies, order from approved venders and ensure all payments are made in a timely manner.
Review monthly financial statement, critique variances of +/- 3%, submit to GM.
Review General Ledger and reconcile with the department checkbook.
Be a safety advocate and ensure the hotel is OSHA and EPA compliant to Federal and Local regulations.
Attend and be prepared for all scheduled meetings.
Identify venders and ensure all contract work is performed to the hotel standards.
Maintain positive relationships with all venders and suppliers.
Plan and execute all projects, both capital and non-capital, to ensure projects are completed properly, on time, and within budgeted guidelines.
Maintain and monitor the hotels’ preventative maintenance programs.
Conduct walk through inspections and visually assess the safety and efficiency of maintenance programs to include, but not limited to, the interior, structure, exterior, roof, and landscaping.
Communicate building condition, needs and project updates with the General Manager.
Coordinate with the Director of Human Resources to recruited and hire staff, ensure policies and procedures are being enforced consistently.
Ensure training, development, proper supervision, and discipline are being conducted.