HOTEL CHIEF ENGINEER

INDUS HOTELS INC•Farmington, NY

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Hotel Chief Engineer is responsible for directing, training, and mentoring the Engineering staff in preventative maintenance, skilled troubleshooting, and repair using proper Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, or other engineering or mechanical techniques. The primary goal is to ensure the proper working order of all hotel assets. This role involves supervising the Engineering department, managing departmental expenses, maintaining preventative maintenance schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations for the facility, including guest rooms, public spaces, and equipment.

Requirements

Two to four years related experience and/or training
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Directly supervises associates in the Engineering department; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates
Trouble shoot and repair equipment and systems, not limited to HVAC, fire suppression system, boilers/chillers, PTAC’s, guest internet/TV and related wiring/cabling.
Perform appropriate repairs within the facility, not limited to painting and wallpaper repair, tub and sink repair, outlet and bulb replacement, woodworking, concrete and tile repair.
Ensure swimming pool and spa maintenance duties are performed according to manufacturer specifications and local Health Department Regulations.
Maintain preventative maintenance schedule for all public space, guest rooms and equipment, i.e. laundry equipment, heating and air conditioner units, ice machines, fire extinguishers, fire/smoke alarms, kitchen appliances and plumbing. Maintenance is performed as required by the manufacturer and in accordance with warranty specifications.
Train Engineering and Front Office staff on sprinkler and fire alarm procedures.
Assist with outdoor seasonal work including lawn, maintenance of landscape beds, parking lot cleanliness and snow removal.
Conduct quarterly fire drills and assist in annual OSHA/Safety training for associates.
Review, analyze and report on preventative maintenance results of all key property areas including grounds, guest rooms, common areas, pools, equipment and systems.
Coordinate work assignments and maintain records on completed and pending work orders.
Maintain up to date records and files.
Maintain proper staffing levels through appropriate hiring and scheduling.
Manage department expenses including but not limited to payroll and inventories while adhering to budgeted goals.
Maintain the cleanliness of the engineering shop and any other areas that work may be performed, as well as the Engineering office and surrounding areas
Ensure communication of changes in room status with Front Desk and Housekeeping.
Assist other departments as needed.
Perform activities of associates supervised.
Ensure effective departmental communication through logs, daily stand up meetings and monthly department meetings.
Perform a variety of administrative tasks including maintaining an accurate inventory of supplies, maintaining department budget, handling any accounting and purchasing functions.
Provide information pertaining to hours and available services of the hotel, i.e. restaurant, lounge, room service.
Assist in checking all fixtures, equipment and conditions (lights, music, heating/cooling, furniture, wallpaper, etc.) for proper operations, settings and maintenance. Report deficiencies.