Chief Engineer

Marriott•Naples, FL

1d•$67,000 - $88,000

About The Position

The Chief Engineer manages all engineering and maintenance operations, including the building, grounds, and physical plant, with particular attention to safety, security, and asset protection. The role is accountable for the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventive maintenance, and energy conservation; maintaining regulatory requirements; and leading the emergency response team for facility issues. The Chief Engineer supervises day-to-day Engineering operations and oversees the property’s physical plant and systems. The role also supports property standards, customer service, profitability, and human resources activities by maintaining records, supporting preventive maintenance planning, addressing guest concerns, communicating business objectives, and fostering employee development and fair treatment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 4 years of experience in engineering and maintenance or a related professional area, plus technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing; alternatively, a 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or a related major and 2 years of experience in engineering and maintenance or a related professional area, plus technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing.

Responsibilities

Supervise Engineering in the absence of the Director of Engineering.
Assist in managing the physical plant, including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical, and life safety systems.
Maintain and operate equipment for optimum effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.
Establish and manage an effective rooms maintenance program.
Ensure compliance with Engineering departmental policies, standards, and procedures.
Manage controllable department expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
Select and order or purchase equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
Inspect and evaluate facility conditions to determine required work.
Recommend or arrange services such as painting, repairs, renovations, and replacement of furnishings and equipment.
Supervise day-to-day Engineering operations.
Maintain accurate logs and records as required.
Assist in planning, scheduling, and evaluating preventive maintenance programs.
Handle guest problems and complaints effectively.
Empower employees to provide excellent customer service and model guest hospitality.
Help establish priorities for total property maintenance needs.
Communicate business objectives, expectations, and recognition of exemplary performance across areas of responsibility.
Celebrate team successes and publicly recognize team members’ contributions.
Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensure fair and equitable treatment.
Strive to improve service performance and provide feedback based on observed service behaviors.
Supervise employees’ ability to execute departmental and property emergency procedures.
Review employee satisfaction results and solicit feedback to identify and address employee concerns.
Help ensure compliance with facility regulations and safety standards.
Ensure disciplinary procedures and documentation follow Standard and Local Operating Procedures and support the Peer Review Process.
Ensure property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
Lead the emergency response team for facility issues.
Manage capital expenditure projects, preventive maintenance, and energy conservation.