Chief Engineer

Core Hotels and Resorts•Muncie, IN

About The Position

The Chief Engineer is primarily responsible for supervising all engineering areas and departmental personnel. This individual will promote a safe working environment and quality service to achieve maximum guest satisfaction. The Engineering Supervisor will work with supervisors, inspectors, and department heads to ensure maximum efficiency. Essential functions Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards. Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended. Maintain complete knowledge of hotel facilities and functions. Maintain positive guest relations at all times. Install, maintain, repair, and operate hotel machinery, equipment, and related systems. Supervises and assists the installation and construction of all work. Maintain the entire building, including landscape maintenance. Develop and implement cost reduction, work simplification, and method improvement programs. Update and maintain engineering policies, procedures, work orders, etc. Prepare and adjust weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecasts. Ensure that staff reports to work as scheduled. Document any late or absent employees. Coordinate breaks and assign work duties to staff. Provide proper training and reinforcement to meet standards and requirements. Perform general repairs in maintenance related disciplines, including but not limited to: carpentry, mechanics, plumbing, electrical, and finish work. Prioritize work orders through urgent requests and established hotel area down times in order to minimize inconveniencing guests. Evaluates all engineering leases, contracts, and bids. Effectively interact with department heads. Confers with landscape consultants regarding hotel beautification. Respond to guest room calls as required. Ensure timely and accurate completion of projects. Inspect, plan and ensure that all materials and equipment are in complete readiness for service Maintain department equipment and supply inventory levels. Ensure security, cleanliness, preventive maintenance and repair of engineering tools, equipment and safety features, according to established procedures and within budget. Promote sanitation, safety, security efforts, and guest services of the Hotel. Submit weekly progress reports to the General Manager. Submits recommendations to the General Manager for approval. Submits requisitions and purchase orders for materials needed to the General Manager for approval. Follow hotel policy with lost/stolen items. See that all engineering installations, constructions, and operations comply with hotel and government agencies. Adhere to hotel requirements for guest/employee accidents or injuries and in emergency situations. Participate on the Hotel’s Emergency Evacuation Team. Participate in OSHA/Safety Programs within the hotel through awareness in every day job functions. Implement OSHA and ADA guidelines and programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Five to ten years hands-on experience working on electrical, painting, plumbing, A/C, refrigeration repairs
Five years of experience in building and hotel maintenance
Vast knowledge of repairing/replacing plumbing systems, HVAC equipment, refrigeration and kitchen equipment
Knowledge of swimming pool maintenance and chemicals
Experience working safely with heavy machinery and tools
Exceptional guest-focus and technical skills
Supervisory experience in engineering and/or maintenance
Ability to build morale and spirit
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Must be able to communicate effectively in English
Must have basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
Must be detailed orientated and work well under pressure
Must be professional in appearance and demeanor
Ability to write effective business communications
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays
Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with employees
Ability to effectively express oneself and speak extemporaneously on a variety of subjects with poise and confidence
Strong creative capabilities, necessary for design of skill-based and awareness-based training programs and instructional materials
Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner
Ability to multi-task, manage interruptions, establish work priorities, handle stress, and effectively function in a fast-paced environment
Possess strong motivational, organizational and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in other languages beneficial

Responsibilities

Supervising all engineering areas and departmental personnel
Promoting a safe working environment and quality service
Maintaining complete knowledge of departmental policies/service procedures/standards
Installing, maintaining, repairing, and operating hotel machinery, equipment, and related systems
Supervising and assisting the installation and construction of all work
Maintaining the entire building, including landscape maintenance
Developing and implementing cost reduction, work simplification, and method improvement programs
Updating and maintaining engineering policies, procedures, work orders, etc.
Preparing and adjusting weekly work schedules
Ensuring staff reports to work as scheduled
Coordinating breaks and assigning work duties to staff
Providing proper training and reinforcement to meet standards and requirements
Performing general repairs in maintenance related disciplines
Prioritizing work orders
Evaluating all engineering leases, contracts, and bids
Effectively interacting with department heads
Conferring with landscape consultants regarding hotel beautification
Responding to guest room calls as required
Ensuring timely and accurate completion of projects
Maintaining department equipment and supply inventory levels
Ensuring security, cleanliness, preventive maintenance and repair of engineering tools, equipment and safety features
Promoting sanitation, safety, security efforts, and guest services of the Hotel
Submitting weekly progress reports to the General Manager
Submitting recommendations to the General Manager for approval
Submitting requisitions and purchase orders for materials needed to the General Manager for approval
Ensuring all engineering installations, constructions, and operations comply with hotel and government agencies
Adhering to hotel requirements for guest/employee accidents or injuries and in emergency situations
Participating on the Hotel’s Emergency Evacuation Team
Participating in OSHA/Safety Programs
Implementing OSHA and ADA guidelines and programs