Chief Engineer - Dual Courtyard and SpringHill Suites

Marriott•Fort Worth, TX

2d•$67,000 - $88,000

About The Position

The Chief Engineer manages engineering and maintenance operations for the property, including its building, grounds, and physical plant, with particular attention to safety, security, and asset protection. The role is accountable for budgets, capital expenditure projects, preventive maintenance, energy conservation, and regulatory compliance, and leads the emergency response team for facility issues. The position oversees day-to-day Engineering operations and helps manage the property’s physical plant, including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical, and life safety systems. It also supports property maintenance standards, guest service, profitability, and human resources activities. The candidate must meet one of the two listed education and experience pathways and have technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 4 years of experience in engineering and maintenance or a related professional area, plus technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing; OR a 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or a related major and 2 years of experience in engineering and maintenance or a related professional area, plus technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing.

Responsibilities

Supervise Engineering in the absence of the Director of Engineering.
Assist in managing the physical plant, including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical, and life safety systems.
Maintain and operate equipment for optimum effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.
Establish and manage an effective rooms maintenance program.
Ensure compliance with Engineering departmental policies, standards, and procedures.
Manage controllable department expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
Select and order or purchase new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
Inspect and evaluate facility conditions to determine required work.
Recommend or arrange additional services such as painting, repairs, renovations, and replacement of furnishings and equipment.
Supervise day-to-day Engineering operations.
Maintain accurate logs and records as required.
Assist with planning, scheduling, and evaluating preventive maintenance programs.
Handle guest problems and complaints effectively.
Empower employees to provide excellent customer service and model hospitality leadership.
Help establish priorities for total property maintenance needs.
Maintain ongoing communication to build awareness of business objectives and expectations and recognize exemplary performance.
Recognize team members’ contributions and maintain open, collaborative relationships with employees.
Ensure employees are treated fairly and equitably, and strive to improve service performance.
Provide employee feedback based on observation of service behaviors and solicit employee feedback.
Supervise employees’ ability to execute departmental and property emergency procedures.
Review employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
Help ensure compliance with facility regulations and safety standards.
Ensure disciplinary procedures and documentation follow Standard and Local Operating Procedures and support the Peer Review Process.
Ensure property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
Lead the emergency response team for facility issues.
Manage capital expenditure projects and energy conservation.