Chief Engineer

PEG•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all equipment in the hotel is working properly and up to the hotel’s operating standards. They provide supervision and training to Maintenance Engineers. They are responsible for ensuring the department is managed within the budget, brand standards are met, and appropriate documentation on preventative maintenance and training of staff is maintained. Ensures compliance of all federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines. Perform day-to-day routine and preventative maintenance within the hotel rooms and public areas. Respond promptly and efficiently to any maintenance calls that arise either from the guest or other departments. Respond courteously and promptly to guest requests and resolve matters to the guest’s satisfaction. Ability to prioritize the maintenance issues e.g.: to attend the breakdown of plant and machinery on priority. Perform maintenance activities in the guest rooms and public areas including minor electrical equipment, plumbing and Air conditioning. Program TV's and perform general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory duties. Monitor fire Alarm / Life Safety System systems as necessary, to be fully informed of the system operation and to handle emergencies involving the systems. Understand and operate electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and water systems. Be able to test, troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on systems. Communicate with different departments and provide them with information and assistance. Check for and assign new maintenance requests, inspect work when complete and release room back to service using hotel PMS or other software. Able to maintain a daily logbook of work done during the shift. Execute the preventative maintenance schedule and ensure all equipment and designated areas are maintained to the required standard. Ensure staffing levels are appropriately maintained by interviewing and hiring; providing training to new hires, performance coaching and conduct annual performance reviews. Maintain all tools, equipment, and working areas in good condition. Train and instruct other members of the staff through sharing knowledge and skills. Perform general maintenance and upkeep of the exterior of the facility to ensure it is inviting and welcoming to guests. Adhere to all property safety protocols and OSHA Safety Standards. Maintain professionalism with coworkers and residents while working in and around the community. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

Experience in general trades such as light plumbing, minor electrical, painting, drywall, and general repairs.
Ability to work a varied schedule as necessary to address any property emergencies.
Certified Pool Operator certification.
Basic computing and MS Office knowledge to complete work orders and maintain expense reporting and maintenance logs.
Written and verbal skills needed to complete job responsibilities.
2-5 years' experience in a hotel, multi-unit residential, or commercial building environment.
Valid driver's license and clear driving record.

Responsibilities

Ensuring that all equipment in the hotel is working properly and up to the hotel’s operating standards.
Providing supervision and training to Maintenance Engineers.
Ensuring the department is managed within the budget, brand standards are met, and appropriate documentation on preventative maintenance and training of staff is maintained.
Ensuring compliance of all federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines.
Performing day-to-day routine and preventative maintenance within the hotel rooms and public areas.
Responding promptly and efficiently to any maintenance calls that arise either from the guest or other departments.
Responding courteously and promptly to guest requests and resolving matters to the guest’s satisfaction.
Prioritizing maintenance issues, e.g., attending to the breakdown of plant and machinery on priority.
Performing maintenance activities in guest rooms and public areas including minor electrical equipment, plumbing, and air conditioning.
Programming TVs and performing general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory duties.
Monitoring fire alarm/life safety systems as necessary to be fully informed of system operation and to handle emergencies involving the systems.
Understanding and operating electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and water systems.
Testing, troubleshooting, and performing basic repairs on systems.
Communicating with different departments and providing them with information and assistance.
Checking for and assigning new maintenance requests, inspecting work when complete, and releasing rooms back to service using hotel PMS or other software.
Maintaining a daily logbook of work done during the shift.
Executing the preventative maintenance schedule and ensuring all equipment and designated areas are maintained to the required standard.
Ensuring staffing levels are appropriately maintained by interviewing and hiring; providing training to new hires, performance coaching, and conducting annual performance reviews.
Maintaining all tools, equipment, and working areas in good condition.
Training and instructing other members of the staff through sharing knowledge and skills.
Performing general maintenance and upkeep of the exterior of the facility to ensure it is inviting and welcoming to guests.
Adhering to all property safety protocols and OSHA Safety Standards.
Maintaining professionalism with coworkers and residents while working in and around the community.