Chief Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a team-player that enjoys making sure everything is functioning properly? We are seeking a knowledgeable, hands-on Chief Engineer to lead our hotel’s maintenance and engineering operations. In this critical role, you’ll ensure the safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence of the property, while guiding a skilled team and promoting a culture of safety, responsiveness, and hospitality.

The Chief Engineer is responsible for supervising the activities of the hotel maintenance department while planning for and assisting with the repair and maintenance of the hotel’s physical plant.

Major Duties :

• Supervise, schedule, and train the maintenance team
• Actively contribute to team recruitment, retention, and leadership development
• Monitor maintenance staff productivity, ensuring labor cost objectives are met.
• Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public spaces, and building systems
• Maintain accurate equipment and supply inventory, following hotel operations procedures, and coordinating with the General Manager for necessary orders.
• Perform and oversee preventative and corrective maintenance (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, etc.)
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the hotel's exterior areas, including the swimming pool, parking lot, and overall landscaping.
• Oversee pool, landscaping curb appeal and exterior upkeep.
• Manage maintenance inventory, tools, and vendor or contractor coordination.
• Maintain maintenance logs, inspection records, and support capital project planning.
• Maintain a positive representation of the hotel, consistently wearing a welcoming smile and promptly respond to guest requests for immediate repairs.
• Respond to operational needs and support housekeeping, shuttle drivers or the laundry as needed
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety protocols, and brand maintenance standards
• Collaborate in the day-to-day operation of the hotel alongside the General Manager.
• Maintain flexibility in working hours and assist other employees in various assignments when needed including after hours on-call availability to respond to emergencies in the maintenance department.

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