Hotel Chief Engineer - Gecko Hospitality

Hotels

Chief Engineer

Role Summary:

This role involves overseeing the maintenance of the entire hotel facility, including the building structure, all mechanical and electrical systems, HVAC systems, and related equipment, in line with energy conservation and preventative maintenance programs. It ensures that both guest and associate areas are well-maintained and visually appealing, contributing to a well-functioning hotel environment. The position also requires effective management of the Engineering team through skills in recruitment, performance management, and leadership.

Responsibilities:

1. Supervise and train all engineering staff in customer service, empowerment, standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical skills, safety practices, and loss prevention standards. 

2. Manage team performance, provide feedback, and assist associates in obtaining additional development opportunities to enhance their skills. 

3. Provide timely reports and updates to upper management regarding daily activities and ongoing projects. 

4. Develop and implement plans to monitor, prevent, and maintain property standards, ensuring that equipment, grounds, and other assets are kept in exceptional condition. 

5. Track and monitor all service agreements and relevant contracts with building vendors. Anticipate end dates, research potential alternatives, and proactively seek solutions if a service agreement needs to be terminated. 

6. Create and implement a preventative maintenance (PM) program for all hotel equipment. Standardize the PM process, ensure associates receive the necessary training, and adjust the process over time as needed. 

7. Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled promptly and courteously, while adhering to safety standards. 

8. In case of an emergency in the building, be prepared to respond or assign another associate to act, regardless of the time. Quickly investigate all alarms to determine their location and cause, taking prompt action as needed.

9. Partner with vendors to assist with special projects and renovations throughout the hotel, prioritizing and tracking progress toward renovations and repairs. 

10. Actively participate in "green" initiatives across the property, keeping sustainability standards in mind at all times. 

11. Establish schedules and oversee the progress of all preventive maintenance activities. 

12. Partner with Human Resources to manage the safety program, which includes routine safety walkthroughs, researching and purchasing required personal protective equipment (PPE), maintaining Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) master books, and conducting safety committee meetings and training. 

13. Uphold safety standards within the department, complete required reporting, and investigate any incidents reported in the Engineering Department. 

14. Communicate effectively with all departments, ensuring close and harmonious working relationships are maintained. 

15. Be willing to be hands-on and multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

16. In the event of an emergency in the building, be prepared to respond or deploy another associate to respond, regardless of the time of the incident. 

17. Manage the department's budget, capital expenditure projects, and labor costs. 

18. Research and adhere to the requirements of all applicable company emergency procedures and evacuations, including fire, bomb threats, weather-related incidents, power failures, and injuries or illnesses. 

19. Understand and train associates on applicable emergency and evacuation protocols. 

20. Perform related duties as assigned and adhere to all general management expectations. 

*This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform.

Accountabilities

1. Associate satisfaction.

2. Maintain staffing in accordance with the staffing guide, so that labor is in line with revenue.

3. Departmental Expense Budget Achievement.

4. Adherence to Service Metrics and Standards.

5. Energy Saving / Conservation Measures.

6. Critical System UpTime Metrics.

7. Maintain a safe work and customer-friendly environment.

8. Implement and maintain a property-wide preventative maintenance program.

9. Perform all duties and responsibilities as detailed in the position's job description and management expectations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

1. High School/ Two Year College or equivalent background.

2. Certifications and formal education are preferred in the following areas: HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Dry Walling, Painting, Roofing, Landscaping, etc.

Experience

1. Five years of experience in the Hospitality and Restaurant industries as a Chief Engineer, Assistant Director or Director of Property Operations. 

2. Technical training in key areas of Property Management 

Skills

1. Strong project management skills

2. Strong leadership skills, ability to oversee a team and manage their daily performance

3. Strong technical and computer skills

4. Skilled in several areas of Property Management

5. Strong oral and written communication skills.

6. Excellent organization, multi-tasking, prioritizing, and teamwork skills.

Physical Requirements

1. Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. frequently.

2. Must be able to walk and stand for up to 10 hours a day, with or without reasonable accommodation.

3. Must be able to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

4. Must be able to bend, squat, and lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please send resumes to Kevin Buck - kbuck@geckohospitality.com