Chief Maintenance

Marriott•Goleta, CA

About The Position

The Chief Maintenance role responds to and attends to guest repair requests, communicating with guests and customers to resolve maintenance issues with little to no supervision. The position performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, maintains maintenance inventory and requisitions parts and supplies, and communicates daily activities and problems to other shifts using approved standards. It requires advanced ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics related to plumbing and HVAC, above-average engineering operations and general mechanical skills, and proficiency across engineering maintenance categories. The role performs complex repairs and troubleshooting on hotel mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, pool-heating, and other equipment while following company standards and applicable codes. It also uses engineering computer programs for preventive maintenance and energy management, performs advanced troubleshooting of hotel MEP systems, trains and mentors other engineers as needed, and carries out Engineer on Duty responsibilities, including readings and rounds. The position follows company, safety, and security procedures; reports maintenance problems, hazards, accidents, and injuries; completes required safety training; and properly stores flammable materials. It maintains a clean and professional appearance, protects confidential information and company assets, and provides courteous guest service. The role supports team goals, communicates professionally, responds appropriately to coworkers, and performs other reasonable duties as requested. Physical requirements include moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance, handling heavier tasks with assistance, using stairs, ramps, or ladders, and bending, twisting, reaching, pulling, and stooping. The position also uses computers to enter and locate work-related information.

Requirements

Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Certification.
Must meet applicable state and federal certification and/or licensing requirements.
Advanced ability to read standard blueprints and electrical schematics related to plumbing and HVAC.
Above-average engineering operations skills and strong general mechanical ability.
Proficiency in at least three engineering categories, above-average skills in three more, and basic skills in the remaining categories listed in the posting.
Solid knowledge and skill in the safe use of hand and power tools and other materials required for repair and maintenance tasks.
Ability to perform complex repairs with little or no supervision and advanced troubleshooting of hotel MEP systems.
Ability to perform Engineer on Duty responsibilities, including readings and rounds.
Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and heavier objects with assistance, and to use stairs, ramps, and ladders.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally and to use computers for work-related information.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and vocational or technical background.
Extensive experience and training in general maintenance, electrical or refrigeration, parts inventory and requisition, and exterior and interior surface preparation and painting.
At least 2 years of hotel engineering or maintenance experience.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Respond to guest repair requests and resolve maintenance issues with guests and customers with little to no supervision.
Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, including cleaning and lubrication, and visually inspect tools, equipment, and machines.
Identify, locate, and operate equipment shut-off valves; maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed.
Communicate daily activities and problems to other shifts using approved communication programs and standards.
Perform complex repairs and troubleshooting on property, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, pool-heating, and other equipment while following company standards and applicable codes.
Use Lockout/Tagout before performing maintenance work and follow safety and security procedures, including proper storage of flammable materials.
Use engineering computer programs related to preventive maintenance, energy management, and other systems; perform advanced troubleshooting of hotel MEP systems.
Train and mentor other engineers as needed and perform Engineer on Duty responsibilities, including readings and rounds.
Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications.
Maintain professional appearance, protect confidential information and company assets, welcome and assist guests, and address their service needs.
Develop positive working relationships, support team goals, and communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers.
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects; use stairs, service ramps, and ladders; and perform required reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Enter and locate work-related information using computers and perform other reasonable job duties as requested.