The Leo Kent Hotel - Chief Engineer

Remington Hospitality • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer at The Leo Kent Hotel is responsible for ensuring the hotel is in great working order and meets all operational standards related to the Engineering Department. This role involves conducting assessments of the hotel's structure, systems, and equipment, managing the Preventive Maintenance Program for rooms and public areas, and collaborating with the hotel management team and General Manager. The Chief Engineer will also be responsible for hiring, training, supervising, coaching, and counseling associates, including managers. Additionally, they will ensure the grounds are well-maintained for a positive guest arrival experience and implement the hotel's safety and emergency policies and procedures, including hazard removal and adherence to OSHA standards.

Requirements

• Previous hotel engineering experience required, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen and general building construction
• Vocational training, associate's degree, certification and/or apprenticeship in one or more area; state certification or licensure where required
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, diagrams and blue prints. Read and understand test equipment and measuring devices
• Strong business communication skills verbal and written
• Flexible to work varying schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work in a standard office environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. (6-8 hours a day)
• Occasional standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Frequent fine motor skills, use of hands and fingers for keyboarding/typing, utilizing a mouse or trackpad, writing, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, or carry items.
• Ability to lift and/or move 10–25 pounds as needed (e.g., files, office supplies).
• Visual ability to read from a computer screen and printed materials including close visual focus for extended periods and color differentiation (for certain roles).
• Ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings, use phone and/or headset

Nice To Haves

• Someone who enjoys working as and being part of a team that provides great experiences for our Guests!

Responsibilities

• Making sure the hotel is in great working order and meets all operational standards related to the Engineering Department.
• Conduct walk-throughs and assessment of maintenance and operation of the hotel structure, systems and equipment.
• Responsible for Rooms and Public Area Preventive Maintenance Program and consistently keep updated records.
• Works with all hotel management team and property General Manager.
• Hire, train, supervise, coach and counsel associates, including managers.
• Ensure grounds are maintained in order to provide great arrival experience.
• Implement hotel's safety and emergency policies and procedures (i.e. evacuations, first aid, etc.) including removal of all safety hazards, following company's OSHA Hazcom program and safe lifting techniques.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree