Chief Engineer

Primary Mission:

As the Chief Engineer, you will embody the brand as an authentic, approachable, adventure-curious, sociable, and savvy leader. You will manage and administer programs involving electrical, mechanical, and general construction, repair and maintenance of existing facilities and equipment, and operation and monitoring of utilities (i.e. gas, electric, air-conditioning systems, and water).

SCOPE OF WORK + ONGOING EVERYDAY TASKS

• Responsible for maintaining the exterior of the building, parking lot, and common areas, all equipment in guest rooms, and employee work areas
• Manages and verifies completion of routine maintenance and operation of physical structure of hotel, all mechanical, electrical, H.V.A.C. systems, phone system, Internet, audio systems, surveillance equipment and any other related equipment which contributes to the safe and effective operation of the Hotel; Able and willing to respond quickly to emergencies
• Assigns work orders to staff; monitor progress and results
• Visually inspects quality of work and directs staff and outside contractors in tasks according to performance and productivity standards
• Plans, prepares and monitors special projects
• Conducts monthly safety inspections and staff trainings on safety and emergency procedures
• Oversees hotel safety and green program including proper trash removal and recycling
• Co-chairs the hotel’s Safety Committee and acts as a facilitator in the Quality Assurance Committee
• Responsible for all life/safety systems including fire, elevators, disasters and emergency lighting and generating systems
• Supervises the Engineering staff; interviews, hires, trains, schedules, prepare payrolls, coaches and counsels, conducts performance evaluations and disciplines as needed.
• Manages remodeling projects or capital expenditure needs including preparing and submitting budget estimates, progress and cost tracking; Reviews contracts, negotiates revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with vendors, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors, requisitioning supplies and materials
• Communicates effectively with city/town/county officials to ensure proper maintenance of permits and licenses, such as inspecting the building with the fire department to ensure all public assembly permits are maintained yearly, coordinating inspections of all elevators
• Acts as liaison between hotel and vendors to review latest in hotel technology and products to save energy costs; Monitors, controls and reports on the energy conservation programs
• Maintains good working relationships and open lines of communication with all other departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Service-oriented with exceptional customer service skills.
• Prior Hotel Maintenance Engineering and supervisory/management experience required to understand the intricacies of the business needs
• Ability to communicate in English; second language desirable.
• Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on the property.
• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for duration of shift.
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs.
• Sufficient manual dexterity in hands.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders at a rapid pace.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
• Requires thorough knowledge of the Maintenance Engineering field, supervisory and management skills, ability to compile facts and figures and to communicate information and hotel services to management and guests

BENEFITS

The Aviator Hotel offers an empowered working environment that encourages collaboration and flexibility. We offer a superior benefits package to full time employees that includes:

• Competitive Base Salary
• PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet Insurance
• 401K
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Rates at all of Springboard Hospitality’s 35+ Hotels
• Hotel Level Executive Bonus Program

SPRINGBOARD HOSPITALITY CORE VALUES:

• CONNECTED. We are plugged into people, technology, and the cutting edge of culture.
• INDEPENDENT. We are free thinkers who embrace diversity and advocate for innovation.
• COLLABORATIVE. We are collaborative and believe that the best solutions are found by working together.
• PERSONALIZED. We are devoted to authentic human connection, personalizing our approach to the guests and owners that we serve.
• DYNAMIC. We are analytic thought leaders who harness the power of data to maximize return on investment.

The Aviator Hotel is an equal opportunity employer. The company provides equal employment opportunity for all associates and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information and characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws. The company also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities or medical conditions in accordance with applicable laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Commute:

• Anchorage, AK 99501 (Required)

Work Location: In person