Hotel Chief Engineer

Lodging Dynamics•Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The Hotel Chief Engineer oversees, coordinates, and assists the hotel maintenance staff. The role ensures that repair, maintenance, engineering activities, and preventive maintenance are completed as directed, and supports or monitors capital repair and renovation projects. The Chief Engineer is responsible for building and department safety, leads maintenance operations, and carries out skilled repair work as needed. The position also supervises and coordinates department activities, develops work methods and team goals, supports regulatory compliance, and oversees budgets and inventory.

Requirements

Technical/trade school certification or equivalent in a related field.
At least 6 years of experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations, or engineering services for a hotel or hotels.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience in a related field.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.
CPR/AED certification for adult, infant, and child rescue.
Universal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification.
First Aid certification.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions and communicate effectively in English with internal and external customers.
Customer service, attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to remain composed and objective under pressure.
Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions or distractions.
Ability to recognize emergencies and take appropriate action; build working relationships, motivate and develop a team, and provide strong customer service.
Proficiency with Google Docs/Microsoft Word and Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel; basic knowledge of Google Slides/Microsoft PowerPoint and basic math skills.
Ability to develop business strategies, interpret and create policies and procedures, and communicate appropriately with management and external stakeholders.
Business acumen, including financial management, budgeting, cost control, and revenue optimization.
Ability to listen, understand, and resolve concerns from management, team members, and guests; coaching, counseling, mentoring, and public-relations skills.
Knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and the industry landscape; ability to work effectively with third-party operators and owners.
Ability to adapt to changing work environments and customer requirements, maintain a positive professional environment, and support diversity and inclusion.
No travel required.
Ability to perform the physical activities and work in the environments described in the job posting, including medium work and exposure to outdoor temperature extremes, noise, vibration, hazards, biological hazards, chemicals, and atmospheric conditions.

Responsibilities

Oversee, coordinate, and assist the activities of the hotel maintenance staff.
Ensure repair, maintenance, engineering activities, and the preventive maintenance program are completed as directed; complete work orders on time.
Ensure fire and safety inspections are completed and discrepancies are corrected; maintain responsibility for department and building safety.
Train coworkers and subordinates as required, and complete assigned safety, security, procedure, service, and compliance training.
Meet with vendors and suppliers about repair scope, products, and materials; obtain pricing and bids or develop cost estimates as directed.
Supervise and assist the engineering team in maintaining and repairing safety systems, room equipment, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, kitchen appliances, refrigeration, pool equipment, lighting, laundry equipment, and other systems and equipment.
Manage or assist with hiring, firing, training, career development, and performance evaluations for the maintenance team.
Perform skilled repair and maintenance using power tools, hand tools, welding equipment, and other equipment as needed.
Monitor tool inventories and supplies, place orders with approved vendors, and maintain safe, clean workspaces.
Work Manager on Duty shifts.
Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, management, vendors, guests, and other stakeholders; attend and participate in team meetings.
Follow company, federal, and state safety and emergency procedures, policies, and standards; maintain a professional appearance and appropriate attire.
Determine and create policies, procedures, and manuals for direct reports; establish team objectives and goals.
Assign, monitor, and review work; evaluate performance; recruit and interview; orient and train; issue corrective action and recommend termination as appropriate.
Investigate and resolve concerns and complaints, create department work schedules, and approve time records and time-off requests.
Assess risk and establish systems and procedures to protect organizational assets; ensure safety-regulation compliance.
Develop and oversee the department budget and ensure accurate, efficient inventory management.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.