Assistant Chief Engineer

Hilton College Station and Conference Center Hotel; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discount program

Uniforms provided for most positions

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Job summary

Hilton College Station and Conference Center Hotel is seeking an experienced maintenance professional to assist the Chief Engineer with preventive maintenance and the administration of the department. The role focuses on monitoring life safety systems, utilities, and enforcing corporate standards to protect guests and assets.

Strong leadership and cost-conscious decision-making are essential. Responsibilities include coordinating with contractors, scheduling preventive maintenance, and

Qualifications

• One to two years of post-high school education; one or two-year certificate program in building maintenance, technology or related field.
• Ability to perform critical analysis and manage a wide-range of information.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
• Require investigating and analyzing current activities and/or information in a specialized field involving available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations.
• Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Engineer with implementation of property and equipment preventive maintenance programs.
• Monitor life safety systems and utilities and assist in the administration of the department.
• Monitor and control expenses; assist in budgeting and cost management.
• Perform Manager-on-Duty functions and shifts as assigned.

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEWAt Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here.Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.POSITION PROFILEAssist the Chief Engineer with the implementation of all property and equipment preventive maintenance and repairs, monitor life safety systems and utilities and assist in the administration of the department in compliance with all corporate/franchise standards and local, state and national codes and regulations to protect assets, guests and associates. Recommend and implement procedural changes. Monitor and control expenses.SALARY: $25-32 per hourESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIESAccomplish engineering human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining associates; communicating job expectations, job duties and job responsibilities; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.Implement and schedule property and equipment preventive maintenance programs in compliance withCorporate / franchise standards and local, state and national codes and regulations to ensure safety and satisfaction of all guests, managers and associates, to protect the assets and maintain the property in first class condition.Prioritize service requests; schedule and monitor the services performed to ensure customer safety and satisfaction. Coordinate with contractors regarding outside repairs and building maintenance.Extensive experience with installing and troubleshooting electrical switches, operating boilers, and repairing appliances. Test and examine the life safety systems to ensure they are always 100% operational to protect the asset, guests and associates. Monitor utility consumption to determine the effectiveness of current systems.Diagnose mechanical, equipment and building problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.Recommends the departmental budget and capital expenditures & manages expenses within approved budget constraints. Review purchase requests and monitor expenses to ensure budgeted goals are met/ exceeded.Assist in the administration of the department to include but not limited to preparing and maintaining schedules, logs, records or other documentation to ensure a smooth operation and minimize liabilities.Perform Manager-on-Duty functions and shifts as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESOne to two years of post-high school education; one or two-year certificate program in building maintenance, technology or related field.Minimum of five years of building maintenance experience in a leadership role or a related management position.Ability to perform critical analysis and manage a wide-range of information. Has natural instincts and insight for finding the best solution to unclear situations, issues and problems. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources. Require investigating and analyzing current activities and/or information in a specialized field involving available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations. Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.PHYSICAL DEMANDSLift/Push/Pull/Carry - up to 50 -75 plus lbs. supplies, equipment and machinery. Bending - required to perform inspections and repairs frequently throughout shift. Kneeling- required to perform inspections and repairs frequently throughout shift. Continuous movement throughout hotel required to respond quickly to emergency.BENEFITS PACKAGECompetitive SalaryDaily Pay!Team Member Hotel Discount ProgramUniforms Provided for most positionsBenefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental optionsPaid PTO401k with employer matchTeam Member Awards and Recognition programs throughout the yearFood and Beverage DiscountsTuition ReimbursementIf you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love of Texas life, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let’s talk! Click here to learn more about what makes the Hilton College Station a one-of-a-kind in Aggieland!