Hotel Maintenance - Chief Engineer - Hampton Inn South Plainfield

Buffalo Lodging•South Plainfield, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hampton Inn by Hilton, South Plainfield-Piscataway is currently looking for a Chief Engineer to join their Team! This 107-guest room hotel is located off I-287/I-95 in South Plainfield. The hotel is part of Buffalo Lodging Associates, an award-winning hotel management company founded in 1996, which manages 50 properties in partnership with major hotel brands. Buffalo Lodging Associates emphasizes true hospitality and values its associates with competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

At least three years of supervisory or lead mechanic experience in a hotel or related field
Demonstrated general mechanical skills are necessary
Basic repair, painting, wall covering HVAC, electrical work, plumbing, boiler operation, pool maintenance and general maintenance skills required
Must have valid drivers license, and acceptable driving history subject to company approval.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Creating a safe and appealing property by completing routine preventative maintenance on laundry equipment, heating and air conditioning units, ice machines, fire extinguisher, fire and smoke alarms, lawn sprinkler, lawn equipment, exercise equipment and plumbing
Maintaining work order assignment boards and tracking completed/pending work orders
Following up on all incomplete work orders to inform the requesting guest or department of the status.
Evaluating and selecting quality vendors that are reliable and provide good value for their price
Supervisory duties of the Maintenance Assistant on site including interviewing, hiring, training, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining; planning, assigning, directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.