Chief Engineer

Arbor Lodging•West Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels throughout the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our service ethos is proactive and holistic, fostering an environment where guests feel truly welcomed and supported at every interaction. Our culture is people-focused, data-driven, and results-oriented. Summary: The Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring proper operations maintenance, service, and repair of all equipment while supporting the goals of guest satisfaction, cost control, and profitability.

Requirements

Have a BA or college degree in related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Have 5 years maintenance experience or 3 years supervisory in a hotel environment
Have advanced knowledge of building management/engineering
Display excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commit to delivering a high level of customer service

Responsibilities

Maximize maintenance team potential with a balanced focus on operations, guests, employee and owner’s satisfaction
Represent the engineering department during the daily HOD morning meetings
Prioritize, plan, schedule, assign, and supervise the engineering department staff
Respond to guest's maintenance needs promptly and ensure guests receive professional, efficient, prompt, and courteous service to hotel standards
Install and maintain all equipment related to HVAC, DG Sets, Water treatment, Fire Safety, etc.
Ensure proper records are kept relating to all the plant and equipment for the hotel including repair and service records
Take responsibility for the cleanliness and safety aspects of all plant and mechanical equipment rooms
Perform daily and weekly property document inspections
Ensure property, grounds, physical plant and work areas are maintained to standard and that all safety equipment and conditions are to code
Establish and maintain department equipment and supply inventory levels appropriate to property requirements
Provide training to staff on supplies, inventory, maintenance, and ordering procedures
Maintain, monitor, and test hotel's emergency and security systems like fire alarm, CCTV, baggage scanners etc.
Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs
Develop, implement, and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses
Ensure maintenance staff wears proper uniforms with name tag and upholds hotels grooming and hygiene standards