Chief Engineer

Homewood Suites Worcester•Worcester, MA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of the Chief Engineer is to direct and coordinate and perform the activities within the hotel in regard to routine, preventative and emergency maintenance. This role is responsible for the maintenance/houseperson staff members and their performance, coordinating with the GM and staff to plan, schedule and prioritize all tasks, work orders and special projects. The Chief Engineer ensures that guests receive prompt, professional treatment and courteous service in response to their maintenance needs, and performs daily inspections to ensure property grounds and work areas are maintained to standard. This position also ensures all safety equipment and conditions are up to code, and that proper lockout/tagout procedures are initiated and followed. The Chief Engineer coordinates with the General Manager to create a preventative maintenance program for all mechanical related equipment, and establishes department equipment and inventory levels to be maintained, working with the General Manager on ordering procedures. They maintain, monitor, and test the hotel’s emergency and security systems, features and procedures, and ensure all tools and equipment are in working condition and up to code, as well as secure. Storerooms and workspaces are to be kept clean and organized. The Chief Engineer coordinates with the GM to ensure that the grounds near the pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, fitness area and restrooms are on par with the standard meant to be maintained, and ensures follow-through on all issues and discrepancies pertaining to Engineering. This role requires proficiency in basic Building Services Engineering, including wall vinyl repairs, tile work, grouting, caulking, plaster, and painting. They maintain the operation for the interior/exterior of the facility, including plumbing, heating & cooling, structural, and ground care. Property walks are completed to ensure cleanliness, functionality and security, and assigned cleaning and maintenance requests are completed as informed by the front desk. The Chief Engineer coordinates the ordering of chemicals and the regular maintenance of the pool and fitness area, and maintains Material Safety Data sheets, ensuring they are up-to-date and compliant with O.S.H.A standards. Assisting in the management of the departmental budget and costs of specific repair projects, and coordinating the maintenance of workout equipment with the General Manager are also key responsibilities. The role involves replying to guest questions and handling concerns, ordering maintenance supplies while observing budgeted guidelines, and conducting Maintenance Department Associate performance appraisals. A monthly checkbook of expenditures is maintained, and all employee trainings and certifications are ensured to be up to date. Setup, maintenance, and refreshing of function rooms as required, and scheduling of Maintenance Associates’ shifts and breaks are also part of the duties. Leadership is demonstrated through positive, professional communication with associates, guests, and vendors. Attendance at mandatory meetings & hotel functions, and compliance with all company standards and policies are required. Other duties as required.

Requirements

A High School diploma or equivalent
1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with electrical and mechanical systems required.
Valid Driver’s License required.
Working knowledge of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry and Painting required.
Knowledge of safety codes and tool usage required.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Building/Maintenance Certification a plus.
Previous hotel experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate and perform the activities within the hotel in regard to routine, preventative and emergency maintenance.
Responsible for the maintenance/houseperson staff members and their performance.
Coordinate with GM and staff to Plan, schedule and prioritize all tasks, work orders and special projects to be completed by the Engineer.
Ensure that guests receive prompt, professional treatment and courteous service in response to their maintenance needs.
Perform daily inspections to ensure property grounds and work areas are maintained to standard.
Ensure all safety equipment and conditions are up to code.
Ensure proper lockout/tagout procedures are initiated and followed.
Coordinate with General Manager to create preventative maintenance program for all mechanical related equipment.
Establish department equipment and inventory levels to be maintained, and work with the General Manager on ordering procedure.
Maintain, monitor, and test the hotel’s emergency and security systems, features and procedures.
Ensure all tools and equipment are in working condition, and up to code.
Ensure the security of all equipment and tools.
Ensure storerooms and workspaces are kept clean and organized.
Coordinate with GM to ensure that the grounds near the pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, fitness area and restrooms are on par with the standard meant to be maintained.
Ensure follow through on all issues and discrepancies as pertaining to Engineering.
Proficient in basic Building Services Engineering; including, but not limited to wall vinyl repairs, tile work, grouting, caulking, plaster, and painting.
Maintain operation for interior/exterior of facility; including, but not limited to plumbing, heating & cooling, structural, and ground care.
Perform property walks to ensure cleanliness, functionality and security.
Complete assigned cleaning and maintenance requests as informed by the front desk.
Coordinate the ordering of chemicals and the regular maintenance of the pool and fitness area.
Maintain the Material Safety Data sheets, ensuring they are up-to-date and compliant with O.S.H.A standards.
Assisting in the management of the departmental budget and costs of specific repair projects.
Coordinate the maintenance of the workout equipment with General Manager.
Reply to guest questions and handle any concerns.
Responsible for ordering maintenance supplies while observing budgeted guidelines.
Responsible for Maintenance Department Associate performance appraisals.
Responsible for maintaining a monthly checkbook of expenditures.
Ensure all employee trainings and certifications are up to date.
Setup maintain and refresh function room as required.
Scheduling of Maintenance Associates’ shifts and breaks.
Demonstrate leadership through positive, professional communication with associates, guests, and vendors.
Attend mandatory meetings & hotel functions.
Comply with all company standards and policies, as established in the employee handbook.
Other duties as required.
Hires and trains maintenance department staff.
Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of maintenance staff.
Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.