Hotel Assistant Chief Engineer - Hyatt LI

Remington Hospitality•Brentwood, NY

49d•$38

About The Position

The Assistant Chief is partially responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of the entire hotel facility, including equipment, tools and facilities to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel. This includes oversight of construction, maintenance or repair activities in carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical, air conditioning/heating and landscaping areas. Manage duties and functions as it relates to decision making, organizing, planning, controlling, communicating and directing the Engineering department.

Requirements

Previous hotel engineering experience required, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen and general building construction
Vocational training, associate’s degree, certification and/or apprenticeship in one or more area; state certification or licensure where required
Must be able to read and interpret drawings, diagrams and blueprints. Read and understand test equipment and measuring devices
Strong business communication skills verbal and written Strong presentation skills and ability to train hourly staff members
High work ethic and self-initiative
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite
Some travel may be required
Regular attendance according to established guidelines
May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property
Must possess basic computational ability
Focus and maintain attention to multiple tasks and priorities, and complete work assignments on time despite frequent interruptions, including in high pressure situations
Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all times
Ability to converse calmly with upset associates, superiors and guests in intense emotional situations
Ability to participate in, and lead departmental and/or hotel team meetings
Understanding and adherence to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documents, as well as hotel safety procedures
Sit, stand and walk for varying lengths of time
Lift approximately fifty (50) pounds
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability and visual ability
Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, multi-line tone phone, filing cabinets, photocopiers and other office equipment as needed

Responsibilities

Meet all operational standards related to the Engineering Department.
Conduct walk-throughs and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the hotel structure, systems and equipment.
Establish and maintain Rooms and Public Area Preventive Maintenance Program and consistently keep updated records.
Act in concert with hotel management team and property General Manager.
Partner with hiring, training, supervising, coaching and counseling associates.
Ensure grounds are maintained to create superior curb appeal.
Implement hotel’s safety and emergency policies and procedures (ie evacuations, first aid, etc) to including removing all safety hazards, following company’s OSHA Hazcom program and safe lifting techniques.
Provide adequate inventory of parts, supplies, tools and materials for the department.
Establish and maintain an efficient inventory and purchasing system.
Maintain current permits and licenses for building and physical plant.
Work and coordinate all activities, as needed, with 3rd party vendors, particularly those needed for physical plant and maintenance functions.
Perform other duties as assigned, including those needed to participate in overall leadership of the hotel.