Hotel Chief Engineer - Universal resort area - Comfort Suites
About The Position
The Comfort Suites Near Universal Orlando Resort is looking for a Chief Engineer to manage the maintenance operations of the property. This hotel offers 101 cozy guest suites with 25% more space than a traditional hotel room, providing a relaxing environment for guests. Its convenient location offers easy access to top attractions like SeaWorld, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and Aquatica. The hotel is managed by Buffalo Lodging Associates, a company founded in 1996 with a portfolio of 50 hotels, partnering with major brands like Marriott, Hilton, and IHG. Buffalo Lodging Associates emphasizes true hospitality and values its dedicated associates, recognizing them as key to its award-winning status.
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 and 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.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401K Retirement plan with company match
- Travel discounts on our branded properties
- Career growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
