CHIEF / MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

SCOPE OF THIS POSITION

A maintenance engineer is responsible for the maintenance of the hotel’s building and grounds and the operation of its equipment and mechanical/electrical systems. In a larger property this may be a supervisory employee.

• Reviewing maintenance problems, complaints and work orders to prioritize and schedule work assignments.
• Monitoring and inspecting assigned work.
• Trouble-shooting, diagnosing and repairing malfunctioning electrical/mechanical systems and equipment.
• Inspecting property to identify potential and current needs.
• Planning and executing on-going appropriate maintenance programs.
• Estimating department expenditures for budget purposes and assisting with the capital budget process.
• Soliciting bids from contractors, evaluating their proposals and, once employed, ensuring work is completed to specifications.
• Coordinating with local health, safety, fire and building inspectors to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
• Performing preventive maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis.
• Servicing the hotel’s pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters.
• Completing maintenance logs.
• Maintaining the building exterior if not serviced by a contractor (e.g. snow removal, lawn care, painting).
• Recruiting, selecting and training a skilled and motivated work force.
• Listening and responding to guests’ requests or complaints.

ADDITIONAL

• Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
• We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected status.
• Our company is an equal opportunity employer.