Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer will be responsible for maintaining the entire hotel facility, including physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and related equipment in accordance with energy conservation and preventative maintenance programs. The ideal candidate will have excellent knowledge of electrical systems, components, and devices, HVAC systems, boilers, mechanical systems, and the maintenance and repair of all.

• Conduct walk-through and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structure(s) of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment.
• Completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces, meeting rooms, outlets, back of the house spaces and grounds.
• Adheres to all corporate required purchasing policies and controls, to include all outside contractor bids, budgets and schedules.
• Maintains effective energy management and preventative maintenance programs, conducting special training for other operating departments on the safe and effective use of equipment and energy in the hotel.
• Informs the General Manager and hotel department heads, on a regular basis, regarding the specific and overall condition of the building structure(s), related systems and equipment offering prudent, and cost-effective proposals for maintaining the same.

• Graduation from high school and from an apprenticeship, advance-training program for operating engineers recognized by the industry and trade.
• Three years of experience performing building maintenance in a hotel or related industry.
• One-year experience as a head or assistant chief engineer in same or similar environment.
• Any licenses or permits that may be required by law or company regulations, such as an Electrician's License.

The worker is subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions, one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation. The worker is subject to oils; there is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.