Hotel Chief Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Description
Days Inn Inner Harbor is looking for the right candidate. If this sounds like you and you are ready to set your self apart from others, we are ready for you to join our team. As a growing hospitality company, we are looking for an experienced Chief Engineer to oversee all maintenance staff, budgets and maintenance operations of the boutique hotel. Chief Engineer responsibilities include training and overseeing staff, ensuring policies are followed and managing the budget. To be successful in this role, you should be a thoughtful leader and a confident decision-maker, helping our people develop and be productive while ensuring our clients are treated like they are part of ours and your family. Our ideal candidate must be a team player that is passionate about their work, willing to go above and beyond for our guests and embrace the concept of all hands-on deck.

Requirements:

• To be a Change Agent that is focused on ensuring all clients are treated like family.
• Performing preventative maintenance assignments assigned to this position by the Chief Engineer.
• Display proficiency in maintaining, repairing, and replacing as necessary, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical, boilers through completing the work yourself or through others, including sub-contractors for more complicated problems. Must be able to handle the majority of issues vs. using sub-contractors.
• Display solid knowledge and skill in the safe use of hand and power tools and other materials required to perform repair and maintenance tasks.
• Repairing drywall and painting as necessary.
• Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves of all equipment and utilities for buildings
• Ensuring chemicals and hazardous materials are stored properly
• Maintaining pool systems and equipment
• Assure each days activities and problems are communicated to the other shifts using approved communication programs and standards.
• Ensures that all work performed is conducted in a safe and timely manner, adhering to standards of safety and effective equipment utilization.
• Maintains working knowledge of departmental safety procedures. Attends safety-training programs and in-service as required for continued development.
• Maintains the necessary service records on mechanical and structural systems.
• Ensure all standard operating procedures are followed for guest relations, timekeeping, and safety. Including ensuring all daily, weekly, and monthly documentation is being completed.
• Other duties as deemed appropriate by the Chief Engineer.

Qualifications:

• Technical Degree
• Technical Training
• Trade-Related Certifications
• Hospitality or related industry experience
• Trade-related certifications in HVAC and/or Electrical
• Computer skills including knowledge of database software, internet software, order processing systems, Microsoft Office suite.
• Valid Drivers License
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience

Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsible for all maintenance in guest units, buildings, pools, and common areas as assigned.
Directly supervises and/or maintains functionality of all property, building and FF&E assets
Will have a working knowledge of the use of hand tools and power tools.
Will have knowledge and certifications as necessary for troubleshooting and repairing carpentry, plumbing, electric, and HVAC issues.
Directly Repairs or supervises the install of appliances as needed with direction provided by Rima Management and property leadership.
Performs or supervises maintenance to plumbing such as pipes, drains, faucets, disposals, showers, tubs, etc.
Prevents and troubleshoots electrical issues on equipment, fixtures, outlets and switches.
Inspects and performs preventative maintenance in units and resort areas to minimize a negative guest experience.
Reports, responds to, and repairs safety issues in guest units, buildings, pools, common areas, and equipment.
Completes all daily assignments in a timely manner. Prioritizes work orders against daily assignments, keeping in constant contact with property leadership and/or the front desk to update jobs completed.
Maintains the appearance of the property by picking trash and debris, responding and mopping up spills, cleaning exterior fixtures, etc. on a daily basis.
Provides leadership consistent with a Culture of Excellence amongst direct reports and staff.
Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all pools and pool decks at the property
Ensure that all pools are operating properly and that the water condition is correctly balanced at all times
Directly supervise and assist in other areas of maintenance such as grounds or in painting projects.
Ensure regular power washing of exterior areas of assigned grounds, buildings, or common areas.
Prepare and secure property for advancing and predictable weather occurrences such as storms and hurricanes.
Directly provide for or supervise the maintenance of company vehicles, ensuring that they are operating properly, and that routine maintenance is performed as needed.
Assist guests with special needs to ensure a positive vacation experience.
Be responsible for ensuring the collection of and disposal of the propertys trash.
Maintain all logs as required by Rima Management and State/Federal/local guidelines to ensure property compliance with all aspects of regulation and licensing.

Education and Experience:
Minimum of three years prior experience in a Supervisory maintenance position or equivalent technical training.
This position requires a high school diploma or GED
CPO and EPA Certification (or willing to obtain)
HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing certification as required by property
Must possess a valid drivers license
Ability to pass MVR screening as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise any Maintenance Technician I or II at hotel location

Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods standing and walking and frequently pulling, pushing, and bending.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Unpredictable hours, and ability to work long hours including weekends and some evenings

Benefits

After 90-Day Probation:

• Insurance package
• Paid time off
• Bonus Program

While we offer a flexible work schedule, our hotel is a year-round, 24/7 operation, so your schedule will possibly include holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.

Equal Opportunity Employer