Chief Engineer

Aparium Hotel Group•Tampa, FL

25d

About The Position

The Chief Operating Engineer reports to the Director of Hotel Operations and like all qualified engineers possesses the diverse knowledge of electrical, plumbing, steam, gas, fire & safety, and HVAC refrigeration. As an operating engineer this position is required to be hands-on and dive into the day-to-day operation, service and repairs of hotel equipment, so if you prefer to "see the forest" and not willing to "plant the trees", this is not a role for you. The role will also actively develop trusting and transparent relations with their fellow managers and associates of the hotel. As a leader within Aparium Hotel Group this leadership position will work with a phenomenal group of peers who insist that you are collaborative, humble, experienced and open-minded - no egos are allowed.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years' experience within a Maintenance and Facilities leadership role, within an upscale hotel or residential community
Degree or certifications in HVAC, Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration or Life Safety Systems
Advanced knowledge of hotel property, plant and equipment and preventative maintenance systems
Professional proficiency of the English language in reading, writing and verbal communication.
Ability to demonstrate intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of computer-assisted maintenance, such as MPS and BMS
Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods, bend, climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
Ability to work varying schedules, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

Pre-opening experience within the hotel or residential preferred

Responsibilities

Uphold and role model the company's principles of People, Place and Character; and ensure direct reports are also modeling the way of our values that drive collaboration, intuition and translocal hospitality
Active participant in the interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and motivating Facilities and Maintenance (Engineering) associates to create an environment that nurtures ideas and develops future talent for succession planning
Lead the pre-opening and post-opening planning to ensure a comprehensive preventative maintenance program, work order system that will extend the life of all furniture, fixtures and equipment in the hotel; and respect the new equipment and abide by the warranties
Assigns associates to complete the needed activities for the day and inspects their accomplishments; and monitors associate activities to ensure standards are achieved, and associates feel supported and valued to meet and exceed guests' needs
Observe conditions of all physical facilities and equipment in the hotel operation and work in collaboration with other operating divisions and any third-party vendors to establish detailed cleaning and preventative maintenance programs to ensure appearance and life of all furniture, fixtures and equipment throughout the hotel, as your presence will be as regular in the outlets and floors as it is in the office
Be responsible for the safety, security, satisfaction and well-being of hotel guests and associates; respond swiftly and effectively in any hotel emergency of safety situations; and verify all associates are trained and following proper emergency procedures and responses while providing reliable 24-hour emergency service
Fluent in operational metrics, KPI's and P&L's and demonstrates critical thinking skills by connecting those with operational observations; provides coaching and corrective action that targets root causes of issues and the highest priorities in the operation of the Maintenance and Facilities Department
Participate in all Hotel Operations meetings to provide thoughtful and insightful suggestions and feedback in order to give a voice to the Maintenance and Facilities Department while demonstrating commitment to the success and innovation of the hotel
Lead or partner with external contracted companies to assure quality and timeliness of work while prioritizing the guest experience and developing long term partnerships; and ensure the supplies and vendors treat the associates and guests as well as you do
Communicate regularly with the Director of Hotel Operations to provide updates and align on priorities, discuss plans, and request for any additional resources to support the operations; and any additional tasks and responsibilities as requested by the Director of Hotel Operations in support of a successful operation