Chief Engineer - Lodging Dynamics

DUAL CHIEF ENGINEER - Fairfield Inn & Suites and Home 2 Suites Livingston Yellowstone

Location: Livingston Yellowstone

About Lodging Dynamics:

Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group is a national hospitality management company serving the hospitality industry for over 30 years! Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group operates hotels across many states and among several brands, including Marriott and Hilton. Our work centers around our mission, "Make Money and Do Good." This mission focuses on elevating human dignity by providing exceptional services and opportunities to our employees, guests, and investors.

Life as a Chief Engineer:

• Coach, lead, and inspire the engineering team by training and setting clear goals and objectives.

• Supervise and Execute maintenance operations for the facility to include but not limited to refrigeration, CPO Certified, heating, plumbing, HVAC, kitchen and laundry equipment, emergency systems, electrical systems, painting and finish work, dry wall, pool equipment's etc.

• Conduct inventory, purchasing and maintains department checkbook to ensure budgetary and forecast guidelines are met.

• Ensure routine preventive maintenance on laundry equipment, heating and air conditioning units, elevators, Motion Fitness machines, Kitchen equipment's, ice machines, fire extinguishers, fire/smoke alarms, lawn sprinklers, lawn equipment and plumbing are performed as required by the respective manufacturer and in accordance with warranty specifications.

• Maintain key control files and logs. Follow proper key control procedures.

• Continuously update status of all rooms under maintenance to the Front Desk. Verify final report with Front Desk.

• Meet compliance of hotels internal and external audits related to: Safety & Security, Quality Assurance, Health Department Compliance, Fire Inspections, Hotel Major Equipment, OSHA and ADA

• Ensure swimming pool and fire pits maintenance duties are performed according to manufacturer specifications and local Health Department regulations.

• Update and maintain engineering policies, procedures, work orders, miscellaneous projects, upgrades & repairs and ensure compliance with all LDHG and Element brand standards.

• Monitor vendors to ensure quality, delivery, warranties, exchanges, upgrades, etc. are consistently utilized.

• Maintain, oversee and track results of the preventive maintenance programs for guest rooms, meeting rooms, public areas, back of house areas and all equipment.

• Purchase tools, supplies, parts and replacement items, maintain a monthly inventory of maintenance supplies and reorder as appropriate.

• Maintain the hotel grounds and building exteriors on a daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal basis.

• Ensure a 24/7 coverage including on-call status and act as Manager on Duty when scheduled.

• Obtain competitive bids for all supplies and work orders and preventative maintenance programs on an annual basis or as needed.

• Oversee all work contracted with outside suppliers such as air conditioning repair or elevator maintenance. Ensure that such outside suppliers provide evidence of liability and workers compensation insurance before commencing work.

• As the Life Safety Director, uphold and oversee emergency, safety, health and sanitation policies and procedures at the property, including all safety measures and procedures related to COVID-19. Responsible for training Hotels Safety, Emergency and Security procedures to Managers and Associates.

• Lead or assist with MSDS compliance and other guest and associate safety programs.

• Completes projects as determined by the General Manager and the Regional team.

• Promote good employee communication through department meetings, employee feedback, oral and written communication, and proper training.

What we're looking for:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as Chief Engineer/Lead Engineer at a similar sized hotel.

• Experience working in a team environment, able to communicate with Guests, and City & Vendors.

• Prefer hotel maintenance background

• Technical knowledge: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, boilers, swimming pool certified and refrigeration.

• Clean DMV record in order to assist with shuttle service as needed.

What to expect in your first few months:

First, you will become familiarized with the property and your associates! From there we'll have you work within the hotel operations where your leadership will really shine! As you continue to work in this role, you'll become a key contributor to the hotel's success!

The perks working for us:

• People first culture

• Travel discounts at hotel partners and franchises

• Paid time off

• Participation in our Wellness program

• Full suite of benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and other supplemental benefits

How to apply:

Join us, submit your application online!