Chief Engineer - Hampton Inn Norfolk/Virginia Beach

Job Description

What Makes a Hampton by Hilton Chief Maintenance Engineer?

As a leading member of the property management team, the Chief Maintenance Engineer is accountable for proper hotel operations. The Chief Maintenance Engineer guides the workings of the hotel, including (but not limited to) plumbing, electrical, HVAC, pool and general facilities maintenance. You will report to the General Manager, and you are responsible for maintaining the highest level of quality work to ensure minimal disruption to guests.

A Day in the Life:

You will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the operations and functions of both the interior and exterior areas of the property.
You will communicate operational activities, priorities and problems with management engineers and supervisors.
You will perform any necessary construction trades, like plumbing, electrical, carpentry, basic heating and air conditioning, pool maintenance, painting, caulking, etc.
You will occasionally train others in the aforementioned trades.
You will follow the guidelines established by management in a manner that offers continued protection of company assets.
You will follow the guidelines established by management to ensure the safety of associates and guests.
You will play a key role in communicating and interacting positively with associates and guests.
Requirements:

3 years’ minimum experience in a lead maintenance position
Experience working at a hotel establishment (highly desired)
The ability to work independently
Knowledge and ability to negotiate with a service company or contractors to obtain the best price for services
The ability to estimate time (labor) required to complete maintenance work
Knowledge of common causes of equipment malfunction
Knowledge of preventative maintenance methods and techniques for preserving equipment
The ability to test pool and spa chemicals (CPO required)
The ability to identify appropriate tools, parts, and equipment for use in performing a maintenance job
The ability to perform basic heating and air-conditioner repair and replacement
The ability to perform basic painting and caulking skills
Basic tool knowledge and the ability to use standard hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, etc.
The ability to identify the appropriate tools, parts, and equipment necessary for a specific maintenance job
Ideal Skills & Qualities:

The ability to communicate in an efficient and friendly manner
Problem-solving skills
The knowledge and expertise to determine the best action in response to a customer complaint, comment or inquiry
The knowledge and expertise to determine the best time to schedule maintenance jobs in order to properly fix the issue and avoid disrupting the hotel’s operations
Skills in the use of fire equipment (fire hoses and hand-held extinguishers)
Skills in conducting fire drills and Life Safety Programs
Monitoring the performance of a service/contractor to ensure that contracted service is performed satisfactorily
Evaluating and selecting job applicants based on information obtained through personnel questionnaires, resumes, and interviews
Observing employees’ work performance for comparison with performance standards
Conducting on-the-job training
Creating a positive and fruitful learning environment that encourages employees to further develop their job skills
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

Medical
Optical
Dental

Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off

Experience level:

3 years
 

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Night shift
On call
Overtime
Weekends as needed

 
Experience:

Maintenance: 3 years (Required)
 

License/Certification:

CPO Required 

Driver's License (Required)
HVAC Certification (Preferred)
 

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)
Night Shift (Required)
 
Work Location: In person