Chief Engineer - Residence Inn Jacksonville Butler Blvd. - $65,000-$75,000

Remington Hospitality • Jacksonville, FL

1d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring the hotel is in great working order and meets all operational standards related to the Engineering Department. This role involves conducting walk-throughs and assessments of the hotel's structure, systems, and equipment, and managing the Preventive Maintenance Program for rooms and public areas. The Chief Engineer collaborates with the hotel management team and the General Manager, and is responsible for hiring, training, supervising, coaching, and counseling associates. Additionally, this role ensures the grounds are well-maintained, implements safety and emergency policies, leads engineering associates to ensure proper staffing, and manages the department's budget, including purchasing, contractor management, and developing property improvement plans.

Requirements

• Previous hotel engineering experience required, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen and general building construction.
• Vocational training, associate's degree, certification and/or apprenticeship in one or more area; state certification or licensure where required.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, diagrams and blue prints.
• Read and understand test equipment and measuring devices.
• Strong business communication skills verbal and written.
• Flexible to work varying schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Someone who enjoys working as and being part of a team that provides great experiences for our Guests!

Responsibilities

• Making sure the hotel is in great working order and meets all operational standards related to the Engineering Department.
• Conduct walk-throughs and assessment of maintenance and operation of the hotel structure, systems and equipment.
• Responsible for Rooms and Public Area Preventive Maintenance Program and consistently keep updated records.
• Works with all hotel management team and property General Manager.
• Hire, train, supervise, coach and counsel associates, including managers.
• Ensure grounds are maintained in order to provide great arrival experience.
• Implement hotel's safety and emergency policies and procedures (i.e. evacuations, first aid, etc.) including removal of all safety hazards, following company's OSHA Hazcom program and safe lifting techniques.
• Lead & manage engineering associates, ensuring proper staffing coverage for the hotel.
• Manage budget, purchase materials and equipment, manage contractors and develop property improvement plans/capital projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree