FLEX OSR Chief Engineer

Marriott • Bethesda, MD

11d • $36 - $48

About The Position

This temporary role supports hotels across all brands in the portfolio in the USA and Canada. It requires 100% travel, and team members are deployed to temporary assignments of varying durations based on hotel needs to fill operational gaps identified by leadership.

The Chief Engineer manages engineering and maintenance operations, including the building, grounds, and physical plant, with particular attention to safety, security, and asset protection. The role is accountable for budgets, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance, energy conservation, and regulatory requirements, and leads the emergency response team for facility issues.

The position supervises Engineering in the absence of the Director of Engineering and oversees the day-to-day operation of the department. It manages property systems and equipment, maintenance programs, departmental expenses, property standards, and employee and guest service activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus 4 years of experience in engineering and maintenance or a related professional area, and technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing; OR a 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or a related major plus 2 years of relevant experience and technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing.
• Ability to travel 100%.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering and maintenance operations, including the building, grounds, and physical plant, with attention to safety, security, and asset protection.
• Manage budgets, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance, energy conservation, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the emergency response team for facility issues.
• Supervise Engineering in the absence of the Director of Engineering.
• Assist in managing the physical plant, including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical, and life safety systems.
• Maintain and operate equipment at optimum effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.
• Establish and manage an effective rooms maintenance program.
• Ensure compliance with Engineering departmental policies, standards, and procedures.
• Manage controllable departmental expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Select and order or purchase new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
• Inspect and evaluate facility conditions to determine required work.
• Recommend or arrange painting, repairs, renovations, and replacement of furnishings and equipment.
• Supervise day-to-day Engineering operations.
• Maintain accurate logs and records as required.
• Plan, schedule, and evaluate preventative maintenance programs.
• Handle guest problems and complaints effectively and empower employees to provide excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate leadership in guest hospitality and foster a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
• Help establish priorities for total property maintenance needs.
• Maintain communication to promote awareness of business objectives and expectations and recognize exemplary performance.
• Recognize team members' contributions and maintain open, collaborative relationships with employees.
• Ensure employees are treated fairly and equitably, provide feedback based on observed service behaviors, and work to improve service performance.
• Supervise employees' ability to execute departmental and property emergency procedures.
• Review employee satisfaction results, address employee concerns, and solicit employee feedback.
• Help ensure compliance with facility regulations and safety standards and administer property policies fairly and consistently.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Stock purchase plan
• Discounts at Marriott properties
• Commuter benefits
• Employee assistance plan
• Childcare discounts
• For full-time positions: medical, dental, and vision coverage; health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability insurance; accident insurance; adoption expense reimbursements; and paid parental leave.
• For Washington applicants: paid sick leave accrual, 0.0384 PTO balance for every hour worked, and eligibility to receive a minimum of 9 holidays annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED