Area Chief Engineer

Job Description:

This multi-property position will direct and manage the daily operations of their assigned properties’ Engineering & Maintenance department, including staff and facilities management.

Under the direction of the Corporate Operations team and the properties’ respective General Managers, the Area Chief Engineer is responsible for maintaining all equipment, systems and building components in the hotel, including, but not limited to, mechanical and electrical systems, pumps, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, locks, furniture, paint, wall coverings, tile, Jacuzzi maintenance and other equipment/work normally maintained/performed by the hotels’ Maintenance Engineers. Additional responsibilities include management and decision-making authority for day-to-day operations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the properties’ maintenance teams in the day-to-day operations including preventive maintenance planning by utilizing Property Maintenance Software.
• Operates, repairs and maintains all operating equipment, including, but not limited to all pumps, motors, boilers, chillers, pool, etc.
• Communicate with Housekeeping and the Front Desk to coordinate and prioritize maintenance projects for the guest room and public areas.
• Operates, repairs and maintains all electrical systems, refrigeration systems and equipment.
• Paints all surface & equipment, makes minor wall covering repairs and minor furniture touch-up.
• Operates, repairs and maintains all hotel lighting and related electrical equipment systems.
• Operates, repairs and maintains all plumbing and related equipment and systems.
• Repairs and maintains all hotel appliances and equipment and physical plant.
• Repairs and maintains all guest room furnishings, equipment and physical plant.
• Replaces light bulbs, fixtures, televisions and radios.
• Repairs and maintains lock and key system.
• Performs minor construction work.
• Performs necessary inspections and repairs (as required & designated) to kitchen and restaurant equipment and furnishings.
• Perform/Direct; Monthly, Quarterly and Annual property PM’s as required and directed by Property Maintenance Software.
• Work with Management on annual budget preparation and compliance.
• Work with management, planning and implementing long term and Capital projects.
• Any other related duties as assigned by the General Manager(s).

Job Requirements:

• College degree or trade school or five years of related experience in hotel operations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Significant attention to detail
• Computer skills required – experience with hotel information systems (Quore) preferred
• Construction experience recommended; however, not required

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15-25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and sometimes in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and is required to operate hand tools.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years
• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Charleston, SC 29401 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Charleston, SC 29401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person