Hotel Chief Maintenance Engineer

McKibbon Hospitality • Gainesville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a leading member of the property management team, the Chief Engineer is accountable for ensuring the hotel is maintained properly. The Chief Engineer performs and leads the repair and maintenance of the hotel's physical plant, including (but not limited to) plumbing, electrical, HVAC, pool, fire & life safety, and all general facilities. The Chief reports to the General Manager. The Chief is responsible for maintaining the hotel at the highest quality level, giving all guests the ability to have a worry-free experience, and protecting the asset for the owners while embodying McKibbon’s Guiding Principles.

Requirements

• Ability to work autonomously in some instances, without constant supervision.
• Proficiency in performing various construction trades, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, basic heating and air conditioning, pool maintenance, painting, and caulking.
• Sufficient proficiency in trades to do a good job, utilize external resources, and train others.
• People skills that allow for proactivity and interaction with associates and hotel guests.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for conducting on-the-job training.
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of common causes of equipment malfunction.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, as well as utilizing a maintenance management system to initiate, perform, and report on service orders and PMs.
• Ability to perform various maintenance tasks, which may include climbing stairs, walking 10,000 steps or more each day, utilizing power hand tools, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to kneel, stand, and work in varying indoor/outdoor conditions, and access high or confined spaces as needed.
• Ability to perform basic painting and caulking skills.
• Ability to use standard hand tools, such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, and electrical measurements.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance methods and techniques for maintaining equipment.
• Ability to perform Basic Maintenance Skills. Plumbing, A/C Filter Changes, Clean Coils, Electrical work, and Carpenter work.
• CPO Certification required.
• Skilled in laundry and kitchen operations to allow operations to maintain and/or exceed production standards.
• Skilled in the use and testing of all Fire & Life Safety equipment, alarm systems, and sprinkler systems to maintain proper operational status.
• Knowledgeable on local, state, and federal regulations for testing and operation in accordance with NFPA-72.
• Ability to evaluate and select job applicants based upon information obtained through personnel questionnaires, resumes, and interviews.
• 3 Years minimum experience in a lead maintenance role.
• Must be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to clients, guests, and associates.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, legally authorized to work in the United States, and able to successfully complete any required background screening as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hotel experience is highly desired.
• Possess strong listening skills with the ability to comprehend and address concerns and issues raised by workers, clients, and guests.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and maintaining the operations and functions of both the interior and exterior areas of the property.
• Performing necessary construction trades, like plumbing, electrical, carpentry, basic heating and air conditioning, pool maintenance, painting, caulking, etc.
• Communicating and interacting positively with associates and guests.
• Following guidelines established by McKibbon Hospitality to ensure the safety of associates and guests, while protecting company assets.
• Assisting the GM and AGM with recruiting, hiring, and training maintenance team members.
• Coaching team members to ensure efficient practices are followed in alignment with company and brand standards.
• Monitoring the performance of the service/contractor to ensure that contracted service is performed satisfactorily.
• Effectively maintaining the physical plant while meeting Guests’ needs within the defined operations budget.
• Communicating operational activities, priorities, and problems with hotel leadership.
• Conducting on-the-job training.
• Creating a learning environment encouraging employees to further develop their job skills.
• Observing employees’ work performance for comparison with performance standards.
• Determining what action should be taken in response to a customer complaint, comment or inquiry.
• Negotiating with service company/contractor to obtain the best price for services.
• Estimating the time (labor) required to complete maintenance work.
• Determining the best time to schedule maintenance jobs to avoid disrupting the operation of the hotel.
• Proactively discerning operational and maintenance concerns, then addressing them to eliminate downtime and avoid disaster.
• Performing various maintenance tasks, which may include climbing stairs, walking 10,000 steps or more each day, utilizing power hand tools, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Performing basic painting and caulking skills.
• Using standard hand tools, such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, and electrical measurements.
• Performing tests to check for the normal operation of the hotel’s equipment.
• Performing Basic Maintenance Skills. Plumbing, A/C Filter Changes, Clean Coils, Electrical work, and Carpenter work.
• Testing pool and spa chemicals.
• Skilled in laundry and kitchen operations to allow operations to maintain and/or exceed production standards.
• Skilled in the use and testing of all Fire & Life Safety equipment, alarm systems, and sprinkler systems to maintain proper operational status.
• Evaluating and selecting job applicants based upon information obtained through personnel questionnaires, resumes, and interviews.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Competitive Compensation with incentives (incentives vary by position)
• 401K Savings Plan, 50% matching up to 10% of compensation
• Associate referral program
• Brand and company training classes, workshops and conferences for career growth and development (varies by position)
• Fundraising matching funds program
• Team volunteer opportunities
• 24/7 chaplain services
• Exclusive hotel rate discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed