Chief Engineer

At PEG Hospitality Group it’s our associates that make us successful, and we believe in taking good care of them. Both full and part-time associates are eligible to enroll in our benefit plan offerings after you have completed 30 days with us. Additionally, you’ll be eligible to receive paid time off and holiday pay. We also offer generous parental leave benefits, a 401k savings plan, hotel stay discounts. If you need your pay a little earlier, we have you covered with our partner, PayActive. Treating one another with respect, inspiring each other to be our best, and being diligent in the work we do, are our core values. If these are important to you and you want to find a place where your hard work and commitment are appreciated and rewarded, join us!

The Chief Engineer is responsible to manage all aspects of maintenance associates daily. Directs, coordinates, and performs routine, preventive and emergency interior / exterior maintenance and repairs to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of the hotel's operations. Responsible for accounting/budgeting, asset protection, inventory control and associate relations of the team.

Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for the maintenance team at two adjacent hotels
• Familiar and complies with the hotels mission and standards in performing maintenance activities.
• Maximize maintenance team potential with a balanced focus on operations, guests, employee, and owners’ satisfaction.
• Priorities and supervise the engineering department staff.
• Oversee the maintenance tasks, work orders and special projects ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Respond to guest's maintenance needs promptly and ensure guests receive professional, efficient prompt and courteous service to hotel standards.
• Maintain the physical appearance and operational efficiency of the hotel including physical. mechanical, electrical, plumbing etc.
• Installation & maintenance of all equipment
• Ensure proper records are kept relating to all equipment for the hotel including repair and service records.
• Prepare reports as required by the leadership.
• Ensure that stores have adequate stocks of materials, equipment and tools and are kept in a clean and safe environment.
• Take responsibility for the cleanliness and safety aspects of all mechanical equipment and storage rooms.
• Ensure the proper use and periodic maintenance of all equipment.
• Perform daily and weekly property document inspections
• Ensure property, grounds, and work areas are maintained to standard and that all safety equipment and conditions are to code.
• Establish and maintain department equipment and supply inventory levels appropriate to property requirements
• Provide training to staff on supplies, inventory, maintenance and ordering procedures.
• Train engineering department staff on correct maintenance procedures and assists in repairs as needed.
• Maintain, monitor, and test hotel's emergency and security systems, features like Fire Alarm, CCTV, baggage scanners etc.
• Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs.
• Develop, implement, and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses.
• Ensure maintenance staff is wearing proper uniforms and comply with proper P.P.E. as necessary
• Responsible for quality service, meeting/exceeding financial goals, short- and long-term planning and day-to-day operations.
• Drive hotel shuttle to airport and back as needed

Experience:

• Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering with positive attitude, good communication skills and committed to delivering a high level of customer service.
• Minimum of 5 years maintenance experience and 3 years supervisory or manager experience in engineering hotel department highly desired.