Chief Engineer - New York City

HEI Hotels and Resorts•Fairfield, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer supervises preventive maintenance and repairs for the property and its equipment, monitors life-safety systems and utilities, and administers the engineering department in compliance with corporate and franchise standards and applicable codes and regulations. The role protects the hotel’s assets, guests, and associates and manages engineering-related capital projects. It is a working Chief Engineer position responsible for maintaining and repairing the hotel’s mechanical and electrical systems and equipment, as well as the physical plant, furniture, fixtures and equipment, grounds, and swimming pool, consistent with HEI and brand standards. The Chief Engineer oversees engineering staff and department operations, maintains budgets and records, ensures engineering spaces are safe and organized, and serves as the property expert on life-safety matters. The position also coordinates with other departments to identify and address property needs and stays current on technology and brand procedures.

Requirements

Vocational schooling, military training, certification, and/or experience in building-related trades in one or more of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience at a comparable location.
Knowledge of building systems, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, life safety, and IT.
Knowledge of building-related equipment, including HVAC and refrigeration, kitchen, laundry, and pool equipment.
Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, business plans, repairs and maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
Skills in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, drywalling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping.
Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and ensure goals are accomplished.
Ability to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to different audiences.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation: frequent walking, climbing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, smiling, and writing; sometimes working in cramped, noisy locations subject to extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise the implementation of preventive maintenance and repairs for property systems and equipment.
Monitor life-safety systems and utilities and ensure compliance with corporate, franchise, and applicable local, state, and national requirements.
Manage engineering-related capital projects.
Maintain and repair the hotel’s mechanical and electrical systems, equipment, physical plant, FF&E, grounds, and swimming pool.
Follow preventive maintenance procedures for guestrooms, equipment, public spaces, grounds, landscaping, and the building envelope.
Maintain engineering checkbook accounting procedures and keep department operations within budget while maintaining necessary supplies and materials.
Interview, supervise, train, manage performance, assign tasks to, and follow up with engineering staff.
Maintain records and filing systems supporting repair and maintenance budgets, preventive maintenance programs, capital budgets and projects, and life-safety systems and inspections.
Keep engineering spaces safe, clean, organized, and energy efficient.
Tour the hotel complex daily and identify issues requiring action by engineering, housekeeping, or other departments.
Serve as the property expert on life-safety matters and train managers in these areas.
Understand and follow brand-related requirements and problem-tracking procedures, and work to resolve identified issues.
Use basic accounting knowledge and PC and Microsoft Office skills in department operations.
Remain calm and demonstrate leadership in stressful situations.
Stay current on technology advances that could enhance operations.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work regularly.
Perform other duties as assigned.