Hotel Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the engineering division. Is responsible for the administrative, financial and operating aspects of the hotel as they relate to engineering.

Responsibilities include :

• Assisting in developing and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in a safe and acceptable state of repair.
• Ensuring the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws.
• Supervising and training all Engineering staff in Customer Service, Empowerment, Standard Operating Procedures and Loss Prevention.
• Creating and posting all Engineering staffs schedules.
• Creating and adhering to annual budget for department.
• Assisting in developing financial forecasts and actively participating in monthly profit / loss review meetings.
• Creating and implementing preventative maintenance program for all hotel equipment.
• Ensuring all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per Highgate Hotel standards.
• Actively participating in energy conservation programs.
• Reviewing all guest and meeting planner comment cards to ensure problems are identified and corrected in a timely manner.
• Ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Assisting with the administration of all vendor contracts controlled by the engineering department.
• Ensuring that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Following up on all alarms immediately to determine the exact location and cause. Determine emergency status and report findings to Front Desk. Take immediate action as necessary.
• Assisting as necessary with special projects and renovations.
• Supporting and participating in all Highgate Hotel programs.
• Participating in Highgate Hotel Safety Committee.

Qualifications include :