Chief Engineer | Courtyard, Lynnwood

CSM Careers•Lynnwood, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for overall engineering operations. Uses leadership skills to drive revenue, maximize profit and ensure quality. Effective management of assigned staff to ensure achievement of overall financial results, guest satisfaction and positive employee relations. Understand preventive maintenance, routine inspections, guest service recovery, asset protection, procurement guidelines and capital expenditures. Learns the impact of maintaining company assets within budget guidelines and how it impacts the overall financial success of the hotel property. Assesses and evaluates functionality of all equipment and assets. Perform and/or supervise maintenance work as needed or scheduled to lengthen the life and usefulness of items so long term savings can be realized. Keep the property well maintained, equipment serviced and in good repair. Responsible for proper use of all equipment and adheres to cost controls to reduce expenses and waste. Seeks and implements cost saving measures and efficient purchasing strategies in order to meet/exceed budget for expenses. Effectively manage a department and team, resulting in optimum financial success, guest satisfaction and employee relations and completion of all hotel initiatives. Monitor and manage all payroll/labor expenses. Is knowledgeable in all engineering SOP’s, and sets the example for others by following all CSM and brand requirements. Identifies training opportunities, and provides one-on-one training in specific tasks or SOP’s as appropriate. Supports all departments to ensure excellent customer service as it relates to maintenance and equipment issues. Completes all assigned duties within or outside the normal scope of responsibilities. Maintains a clean and safe work environment in compliance with CSM, brand, local, state and federal regulations. Follows all CSM procedures for guest/associate incidents. Knowledgeable of hotel emergency procedures.

Requirements

Minimum of 3+ years of maintenance experience
Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a maintenance supervisory, lead, or management role, or an equivalent combination of education, technical expertise, and leadership experience
High school diploma or GED required
Current and valid driver’s license and safe driving record required
High attention to detail
Good communication skills
Leadership ability
Excellent problem solving skills
High level of technical expertise as it relates to the position
Excellent organization skills
High degree of creativity to facilitate efficient problem solving
Able to manage multiple priorities
Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

College degree or equivalent experience preferred
CPO, HVAC, boiler, Serve Safe certification desired, or the ability to obtain certification based on policy guidelines

Responsibilities

Overall engineering operations
Drive revenue, maximize profit and ensure quality
Effective management of assigned staff
Ensure achievement of overall financial results, guest satisfaction and positive employee relations
Understand preventive maintenance, routine inspections, guest service recovery, asset protection, procurement guidelines and capital expenditures
Assess and evaluate functionality of all equipment and assets
Perform and/or supervise maintenance work as needed or scheduled
Keep the property well maintained, equipment serviced and in good repair
Responsible for proper use of all equipment and adheres to cost controls to reduce expenses and waste
Seek and implement cost saving measures and efficient purchasing strategies
Effectively manage a department and team
Monitor and manage all payroll/labor expenses
Follow all CSM and brand requirements
Identify training opportunities, and provide one-on-one training
Support all departments to ensure excellent customer service as it relates to maintenance and equipment issues
Complete all assigned duties within or outside the normal scope of responsibilities
Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with CSM, brand, local, state and federal regulations
Follow all CSM procedures for guest/associate incidents
Knowledgeable of hotel emergency procedures