Chief Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position : CHIEF ENGINEER

Reports to : General Manager

Division : Admin & General

Department : Props Ops & Maintenance

Classification : Exempt

SUMMARY :

The Chief Engineer is responsible for managing all aspects of maintenance staff on a daily basis. Directs, coordinates and performs routine, preventive and emergency interior / exterior maintenance and repairs to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of hotel operations.

Directs the Engineering staff, accounting / budgeting, asset protection, inventory control and human resources.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide the highest quality of service to the guest at all times.
• Report work completed daily to supervisor.
• Respond in a courteous manner to guest questions, complaints and / or requests.
• Maintain guest privacy by ensuring Key Control Policy is utilized and ensure no room numbers and / or guest names are given out without proper identification.
• Responsible for troubleshooting, initiating repairs, identifying malfunctions in mechanical or electrical systems such as HVAC, plumbing, and other equipment throughout the hotels.
• Ensures that we Maintain all brand and franchise standards and follow-up on inspection deficiencies.
• Ensures that hotel has Current Certificates of Insurance.
• Ensures that all new service contracts are approved by Corporate Office / Ownership before signing anything.
• Ensures that all outside contractors supply “current” Certificates of Insurance liability with $2M in coverage.
• Ensures that Engineering Department support all Risk Management initiatives and guidelines for fire and safety regarding Engineering including the proper storage of chemicals, paints and etc.,
• Ensures that Quality Standards and Service are maintained for Property, Product, and People.
• Communicates daily with other management, and department heads and employees.
• Participates in the development of annual capital budgets for the hotel regarding property, equipment and building repairs and replacement requirements.
• Coordinates conducting the departmental operational audits and assists in developing corrective action plans.
• Maintain the physical appearance and operational efficiency of the hotel including physical. mechanical, electrical, plumbing etc.
• Installation & maintenance of all equipment related to HVAC, DG Sets, Water treatment, Fire Safety, etc.
• Ensure proper records are kept relating to all plant and equipment for the hotel including repair and service records.
• Attend all Facility Management / Property meetings as required, passing on necessary information to the maintenance team in regular junior staff meetings.
• Perform daily and weekly property document inspections.
• Establish and maintain department equipment and supply inventory levels appropriate to property requirements.
• Responsible for quality service, meeting / exceeding financial goals, short and long-term planning and day-to-day operations.
• Other duties as assigned, of which the associate is capable of performing.

MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT OF STAFF :

SAFETY & SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES :

QUALIFICATIONS :