Chief Engineer

Overview:
As the Facilities Manager, you will be at the helm of supervising the hotel's maintenance department, playing a pivotal role in planning and executing repair and maintenance tasks. Your responsibilities extend to ensuring the physical plant meets and exceeds Company standards for quality, cleanliness, guest satisfaction, safety, and security.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods, often for a minimum of 2 hours at a time.
• Frequent walking and climbing/descending stairs, accounting for approximately 50% of the time.
• Occasional climbing up and down ladders.
• General dexterity for firm and precise grasping of objects, including fine dexterity skills for tasks involving small repair tools.
• Periodic kneeling, reaching, crawling, and torso twisting to accomplish required tasks.
• Capability to push and/or pull approximately 60% of the time, including when using a cart for transporting linens, tools, or operating equipment like lawnmowers and wheelbarrows.
• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance and a maximum of 140 pounds with assistance.

Major Duties:

• Collaborate with the General Manager in preparing staff work schedules and oversee staff adherence to schedules.
• Conduct visual inspections of rooms and public areas to ensure work orders are completed in accordance with Company standards.
• Monitor maintenance staff productivity, ensuring labor cost objectives are met.
• Maintain accurate equipment and supply inventory, following hotel operations procedures, and coordinating with the General Manager for necessary orders.
• Execute routine maintenance tasks, including painting, carpet/floor cleaning, and other preventive measures.
• Perform minor adjustments on HVAC systems and handle the repair and/or replacement of air conditioning units.
• Undertake minor repairs and/or replacements of room furniture, fixtures, and equipment such as television sets and light fixtures.
• Supervise and actively engage in all duties outlined in the Company’s Maintenance programs.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the hotel's exterior areas, including the swimming pool, parking lot, and overall landscaping.
• Issue tools, equipment, and supplies to maintenance staff and enforce proper asset security measures.
• Report major repair requests promptly to the General Manager.
• Maintain a positive representation of the hotel, consistently wearing a welcoming smile