Hotel Chief Engineer

Pyramid Global Hospitality•New Brunswick, NJ

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hotel Chief Engineer ensures that the property, equipment, furniture, and systems are maintained for effective operation in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The role uses internal staff and outside vendors to maintain systems and supports financial, guest satisfaction, and employee satisfaction goals through sound business practices and new, creative approaches. The position reports directly to the Director of Rooms.

Responsibilities

Interview, hire, train, and motivate staff to maintain and repair systems and equipment effectively.
Implement a tracking system for repair and maintenance requests.
Coach, counsel, discipline, and document staff performance; recognize and reward performance.
Maintain records in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
Ensure staff are properly trained and licensed in accordance with applicable guidelines.
Communicate regularly with all levels of employees.
Develop property operations budgets, forecasts, and utility accruals, and assist with the capital expenditure budget.
Use internal staff and outside vendors to maintain systems within budget guidelines.
Supervise outside contractors to ensure property standards are upheld.
Respond to guests’ maintenance requests and questions and resolve issues efficiently.