Chief Maintenance Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

The Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring proper operations maintenance service and repair of all equipment while supporting the HCW Hospitality goals of guest satisfaction, expense control and profitability. The Chief Engineer is also responsible for overseeing and participating in the Preventative Maintenance program ensuring that all rooms and public space meet HCW Hospitality standards as well as Hyatt’s brand standards. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervise, develop and maintain ongoing maintenance operation for hotel, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventive maintenance, hotel rooms, air handler units, ice machines, pools, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, water softeners, switch rooms, roof exhausts, electrical substations, etc.
  • Ensure projects are completed according to specifications and on time by studying work schedules and estimating worker-hour requirements for completion. Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
  • Work closely with Housekeeper and Front Desk Manager to ensure coordination of activities. May confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
  • Aid and instruct craftsmen in scheduling work, ordering material and completing assignments by a specified date. May estimate, requisition, and inspect materials.
  • Meet with architects to discuss blueprints, contact contractors to submit bids for new construction, and meets with construction supervisors to discuss different phases of work.
  • Perform work within departmental expense plans.
  • Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist workers in solving problems. Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers. Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as training, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures. Reward employees who meet/exceed expectations. Confer with workers’ representatives.
  • Interprets specifications, job orders, and company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
  • Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules, recommends measures to improve production.
  • May set up machines and equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

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