Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer at the Aloft Leawood-Overland Park is primarily responsible for the overall maintenance of the property's building and grounds and for the operation of its equipment and mechanical/electrical systems. Accountable for managing the maintenance budget, preventative maintenance schedules, and energy conservation. Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues.
  Responsibilities: •Produce accurate logs, charts, and preventative maintenance forms for all HVAC related equipment/tasks •Operate central HVAC equipment and mechanical equipment using sound engineering practices and specified corporate/resort operating procedures •Trouble-shoot electrical and pneumatic problems and repair them in a timely fashion •Perform general repairs of drywall, carpet, and tile •Create and implement Preventive Maintenance Programs •Manage hired vendors or contractors to ensure the success of larger projects or renovations
Requirements: •Three to five (3 to 5) years prior experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a hotel or apartment environment •HVAC certifications a plus •Effective leadership skills with the ability to supervise, motivate and mentor team members to maintain optimal department operation and staff development •Working knowledge of budgets and purchasing procedures •Analytical approach to problem-solving •Ability to work, communicate and maintain positive guest and colleague relations •Strong attention to detail •Comfortable with basic computer software including, but not limited to, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word •Effective written and verbal communication skills exercising patience, tact, and diplomacy

Our Company

• MCR is the 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States.
• Founded in 2006, our company has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia.
• MCR has a $5.0 billion portfolio of 148 premium-branded hotels containing more than 22,000 guestrooms across 37 states and 106 cities.
• MCR has more than 7,000 team members across the country and operates hotels under 9 Marriott brands, 8 Hilton brands and a number of unflagged independent hotels.
• MCR was named one of Fast Company’s 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020.
• MCR is a three-time recipient of the Marriott Partnership Circle Award, the highest honor Marriott presents to its owner and franchise partners, and a recipient of the Hilton Legacy Award for Top Performer.
• For the TWA Hotel at New York’s JFK Airport, MCR won the Development of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), the Urban Land Institute New York Excellence in Hotel Development Award and the American Institute of Architects national Architecture Award, the highest honor given by the AIA

What we offer/What’s in it for you?

• Hotel Discounts
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Options
• Referral bonuses
• Career advancement & upward mobility
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members

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