Chief Engineer

DoubleTree Charleston Riverview•Charleston, SC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall maintenance of all hotel facilities and directs, coordinates, and performs routine preventive and emergency repairs to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of hotel operations. Raines Co. is a family-owned business established in 1988 that has grown into a fully integrated development, management, and investment company. They develop, operate, and own leading hotel brands as well as boutique hotels, maintaining a family-oriented culture that believes in building relationships with associates, partners, and communities.

Requirements

Prior Chief Engineer and Supervisor experience
Experience leading teams in all areas of maintenance
Experience with brand standards
Proficiency with basic hand-tools and power equipment
Proficient in Microsoft 365 or similar computer applications
Minimum high school diploma, GED or equivalent
Current certifications as required by Federal, State or Local governing agents pertaining to trade requirements (HVAC, Pool Operation, etc.)

Responsibilities

Train and supervise the hourly Engineering staff and coordinate all scheduling
Review Engineering staff's worked hours for payroll compilation and submit to accounting on a timely basis
Focus the Engineering Department on their role in contributing to the guest satisfaction
Motivate, coach, counsel, and discipline all Engineering personnel according to company standards
Prepare and conduct all Engineering interviews and follow hiring procedures
Attend weekly staff meetings and provide training on a rotational basis
Respond to employee emergency situations using information contained in M.S.D. sheets. Keep M.S.D. sheets current and easily available (with Executive Housekeeper)
Establish ongoing training for all departments especially Housekeeping, Front Desk, and Kitchen to maintain basic upkeep of their departments and equipment
Use company-wide tools, systems, and applications without exception
Adhere to budgeted expense allotments using proper procedures for all purchases and keep all necessary items (light bulbs, name tags, etc.) stocked
Coordinate all inspections of life-safety systems including extinguishers, smoke alarms, etc. to maintain proper safety standards
Manage energy expenses and continually work towards energy conservation
Ensure that the Preventative Maintenance program is implemented and administered
Evaluate and spot check the work of all staff and contractors or outside laborers
Handle guestroom maintenance requests in a timely and efficient manner
Maintain files of and be familiar with all operational manuals and warranty agreements for equipment
Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause; determine emergency status and report to Guest Services and/or the General Manager with findings
Ensure that employees are at all times attentive, friendly, courteous, and helpful to guests and all other employees
Act as emergency contact person
Attend monthly all-employee meetings and any other functions required by management
Coordinate fire drills and the training of all employees on safety procedures
Establish and maintain key control system
Conduct daily property tour of the hotel and exterior perimeter for debris and trash removal; Check the lighting and irrigation periodically
Respond to calls for service, regardless of the day/night and time