Chief Engineer- Springhill Suites & Element Colorado Springs, CO

Hotel Equities•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$90,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer is responsible for maintaining the overall operation of the maintenance department and the appearance and working order of the hotel. This role oversees the administration of the company’s maintenance and life safety programs, including purchasing, preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, hotel security, and life safety, as well as the supervision of the maintenance department. The Chief Engineer ensures customer satisfaction by modeling and adhering to Guest Service Standards, supervising and coordinating maintenance staff, inspecting work, and ensuring effective scheduling to meet financial objectives and maintain product quality. This position monitors the budget, controls departmental expenses, and participates in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and Capital plans. The Chief Engineer ensures compliance with all company, state, local, and federal policies/guidelines for a safe environment and oversees the proper operation of all hotel equipment and systems, including life safety, telecommunications, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, pool, kitchen, and laundry equipment. Maintenance request orders are handled promptly and courteously, with logging and follow-up. The role involves hiring, training, supervising, coaching, and conducting performance evaluations for department associates. Regular communication with management regarding the building's condition and system maintenance is required, along with supervising external contractors. Adherence to all company work rules, procedures, and policies is expected.

Requirements

High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent.
Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards.
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Must possess basic computational ability.
Must possess basic computer skills.
Knowledge of computer accounting programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required.
Must have a thorough knowledge of all types of mechanical equipment such as chillers, boilers, water softeners, and refrigeration equipment.
Must have a thorough knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems, maintenance of records of power, water and fuel consumption.
Must have experience in office procedures, ordering materials, securing bids and of city codes and other applicable laws, building construction, blueprint reading, etc.
Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues, and labor relations, including, but not limited to the following statutes and their comparable state and local laws (where applicable): Title VII, Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, FLSA, ADA, OSHA, FMLA, NLRA.

Nice To Haves

Being passionate about people and service.
Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees.
Reading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc.
Basic math skills are used frequently when handling cash or credit.
Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used.

Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates the activities of the maintenance staff department, inspecting work performance to ensure compliance to procedures, policies and expectations.
Ensure effective scheduling to achieve both financial objectives and maintain product quality.
Monitor budget and control departmental expenses, including maintenance contracts, utility expenses.
Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and Capital plans which support the overall objectives of the hotel
Ensure compliance with all company, state, local and federal policies/guidelines pertaining to the maintenance of a clean, safe environment for associates, guests and vendors.
Ensure proper operations of the hotel’s equipment and systems, to include life safety, telecommunications, key control, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, power plant, pool, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment and any other related systems and equipment.
Ensure maintenance request orders are handled in a prompt and courteous manner including logging and follow up.
Hire, train, supervise, coach and conduct employee performance evaluations of department associates.
Communicate with Assistant General Manager, OM and/or General Manager on a regular basis regarding the specific and overall condition of the building structure(s), related systems, and equipment offering prudent, cost effective proposals for maintaining these systems.
Supervise any external contractors who may be employed by the hotel to carry out maintenance work.
Adheres to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company