Scope of Position
The Assistant Chief Engineer plays a vital role in ensuring the functionality, safety, and efficiency of our facilities. He/she is responsible for the ongoing maintenance, projects, repair, and preventative maintenance of the hotel with a focus on improving efficiency, profitability, and service levels.
Position Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of progressive management experience in a hotel preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in hotel/building services or other appropriate engineering fields.
- Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and electrical, is required.
- Knowledge of hotel fire standards and procedures.
- Knowledge on water treatment, hydraulics, mechanics, chillers, air flows, H.V.A.C., electronics, sound, TV, lighting, elevators, boilers, pumps, etc.
- Ability to work independently and exercise judgment to resolve personnel and production concerns that arise, with minimal supervision.
- Possess outstanding guest service skills and leadership capability.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Supervises the day-to-day operations of Engineering.
- Maintains and operates equipment at optimum effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.
- Assist the staff and management in handling requests for service calls, evaluating requests, and dispatching appropriate staff and contractors.
- Assists in effectively planning, scheduling, and evaluating preventative maintenance programs.
- Ensures compliance with all Engineering departmental policies, standards, and procedures.
- Manages department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
- Participate in the procurement and management of engineering supplies, parts, and equipment.
- Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required.
- Recommend or arrange for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.
- Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets, product labeling, proper storing, and handling of materials.
- Follows Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
- Ensure all daily standup meetings are conducted.
- Actively participate in training and continuing education of Engineering staff.
- Ensure Associates receive ongoing training to understand their job tasks and guest expectations.
- Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring Associates; conduct performance appraisals, coach and counsel, progressive corrective action, motivate, develop, and train.
- Supervises associate's ability to execute departmental and property emergency procedures.
- Perform any other reasonable duties as required by management.
Education
- High school diploma or GED; 2 years' experience in engineering and maintenance or related professional area; experience in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate in the English language. Second language is a plus.
- Must be a team player.
- Able to work flexible schedules including holidays and weekends and able to perform multiple tasks.
- Experience using software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be physically fit to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and push carts weighing 50 pounds or more.
- Requires standing/walking/reaching and bending throughout shift.