Assistant Chief Engineer

Le Parker Meridien; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401K

Free Meals

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Le Parker Meridien in New York is seeking an Assistant Manager for Engineering to oversee a dedicated team. The successful candidate will ensure effective maintenance and compliance in a busy hotel environment.

Key responsibilities include managing work schedules, training staff, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency. Applicants should have a relevant degree and several years of experience in commercial building maintenance, preferably within a hotel setting.

Competitive benefits including medical, dental, 401K, and free meals are offered.

Qualifications

• Possess an Associate’s Degree or higher in Building/Facilities Management.
• At least three years experience in commercial building maintenance.
• Experience managing or supervising a union staff.
• Knowledge of Saflok, Minibar, HotelExpert, CCTV.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
• Ability to read technical plans.
• Excellent communication skills: verbal and written.
• FDNY Certificate of Fitness for Fire Guard.
• Low Pressure Boiler Operation and Sprinkler Standpipe Certificates.

Responsibilities

• Create schedules and delegate tasks to staff.
• Act as a mentor and coach to staff.
• Inspect and follow-up work orders for accuracy.
• Maintain records and reports for preventative maintenance.
• Communicate with other departments for work requests.
• Participate in regulatory inspections.
• Work in high-pressure situations with minimal supervision.
• Use troubleshooting skills to solve problems.
• Respond discreetly to guest inquiries/complaints.
• Display a professional, courteous demeanor.

Skills

Building/Facilities Management

Commercial building maintenance

Union staff supervision

Knowledge of hotel systems

Microsoft Excel and Word

Reading technical plans

Communication (verbal and written)

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher

Tools

Saflok

Minibar

HotelExpert

CCTV

Job description

Job Description

WANTED! Assistant Manager, Engineering

It’s not enough to be better, you have to be different! At Le Parker Meridien, our brand is your personality. If you are bright, knowledgeable, witty, and stylishly confident, then you may be what we are looking for.

You are a passionate engineer ready to supervise and support the Engineering Staff in our 729 room property. You understand how a hotel operates and you get excited about preventative maintenance. You are organized, methodical, and able to multi-task to complete projects. To succeed in this position you will:

• Create schedules and delegate tasks to staff responsibly
• Act as a mentor and coach to staff: training, disciplining, and offering guidance when necessary
• Use attention to detail when inspecting and following-up work orders to ensure accuracy
• Maintain records, supplies, and reports to assist in preventative maintenance efforts
• Communicate with other departments to coordinate execution of work requests
• Participate in regulatory inspections and walkthroughs with FDNY, Building Dept., & Health Dept.
• Work efficiently and confidently in high-pressure situations under minimal supervision
• Use troubleshooting skills and creativity to solve problems
• Be discreet and use good judgment when responding to guest inquiries/complaints
• Display a professional, courteous demeanor at all times

Qualifications

These Essential Skills are required:

• Possess an Associate’s Degree or higher in Building/Facilities Management
• At least three years experience in commercial building maintenance
• Experience managing or supervising a union staff
• Knowledge of Saflok, Minibar, HotelExpert, CCTV
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel and Word
• Ability to read technical plans
• Excellent communication skills: verbal and written
• FDNY Certificate of Fitness for Fire Guard
• Low Pressure Boiler Operation and Sprinkler Standpipe Certificates

These Desirable Skills will put you at the top of the stack:

• Experience managing staff in a NYC hotel
• Fire Safety Director Certification
• C-91 or 42 Chemical Handling

Additional Information

Medical, Dental, 401K, Free Meals, Vacation and Paid Holidays