Chief Engineer

InnVest Hotels Limited; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

InnVest Hotels Limited is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead maintenance operations at our Vaughan property. The role oversees maintenance staff, ensures safety, and maintains preventative maintenance programs.

You will manage budgets, coordinate with contractors, respond to guest requests, and uphold health and safety standards while leading a team in a busy hotel environment with varied shifts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years progressive maintenance experience in a supervisory role.
• High School diploma or equivalent is an asset.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Effective communication and people management skills.
• Quick thinking and able to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
• Working knowledge of computer software programs (MS Office, Micros, POS).
• Ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets.
• Guest oriented and service minded with an attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Flexible hours; mornings, evenings, weekends & holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance staff and contractors in repairs of plumbing, A/C, heating, ice machines, pool, lighting.
• Ensures timely, cost-effective repairs according to specifications.
• Orders materials/tools and manages budget.
• Maintains preventative maintenance program.
• Administers equipment preventative maintenance.
• Ensures safety of department and building.
• Responds to guest requests promptly and follows up for satisfaction.
• Maintains professional image in appearance.
• Communicates policies to subordinates.
• Recruits and staffs department using hiring standards; reviews performance.
• Conducts fire drills and safety training.
• Ensures compliance with laws including Health and Safety.
• Ensures fire and safety inspections completed and discrepancies corrected.

Skills

Maintenance supervisor

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Communication & people mgmt

Problem solving

MS Office

Micros POS

Staffing & budgeting

Guest service

Planning & organizing

Multi-tasking under pressure

Flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Micros

POS

Job description

The duties of the Chief Engineer include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervises and assists maintenance staff/contractors in the maintenance and repair of plumbing, hotel rooms, A/C and heating, ice machines, swimming pool, lighting, kitchen equipment, refrigeration, laundry, emergency generators, switch rooms, etc.
• Ensures all maintenance and repairs are completed on a timely, cost-effective basis and according to specifications.
• Orders necessary materials and tools for repairing equipment and keeps within budgetary guidelines.
• Maintains an ongoing preventative maintenance program for the hotel.
• Responsible for administering and documenting equipment preventative maintenance and guest room preventative maintenance.
• Responsible for the safety of the department and the building.
• Responds quickly to guest requests in a friendly manner. Follows up to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress.
• Follows company policies and procedures and is able to effectively communicate them to subordinates.
• Aggressively recruits and staff's department using company hiring standards (i.e. behavioral questioning, reference checks, evaluations and team interviews). Reviews performances and assists in career development.
• Conducts fire drills, training classes regarding safety, security, department procedures and service guidelines.
• Ensures hotel is in compliance with all federal, provincial and local laws, including Health and Safety, ESA, Human Rights etc.
• Ensures all fire and safety inspections are completed and any discrepancies are corrected.

COMPETENCIES WE ARE SEEKING:

• 3+ years progressive maintenance experience in a supervisory role
• High School diploma or equivalent is an asset
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Effective communication and people management skills
• Quick thinking and able to spot and resolve problems efficiently
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, Micros, POS)
• Ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets
• Guest oriented and service minded with an attention to detail
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Must be able to work independently and maintain a positive attitude within a busy environment ~ hours will fluctuate, must be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, & holidays