Asst Chief Engineer

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Matching

Discounts on hotel stays

Paid time off (PTO)

Pet insurance

Job summary

Westchester Marriott, located at 670 White Plains Road, Tarrytown NY, seeks an Assist Chief Engineer to oversee building systems and the building envelope, ensuring safety and compliance with codes. You will lead maintenance programs and support the Chief Engineer.

You should have HVAC/electrical/plumbing/carpentry experience, 1 year in a similar role, strong leadership and communication, and the ability to manage schedules, budgets, and safety protocols in a busy hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Vocational schooling, military training, or certification in building trades.
• 1 year of hands-on experience in a similar location/industry.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, safety programs, and budgeting processes.
• Leadership to manage and develop staff; ability to prioritize, plan, and delegate.
• Strong communication, both written and verbal, adaptable to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, train, and evaluate staff; resolve issues and maintain open communication.
• Schedule and oversee preventive maintenance per standards and codes.
• Prioritize service requests; ensure safety, comfort, and convenience for guests.
• Test life safety systems to ensure full operability at all times.
• Monitor utilities to assess efficiency and control costs.
• Review purchase requests and track budget performance.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Carpentry

Leadership

Communication

Education

Trade certification

Job description

About Us

The newly reimagined and remodeled Westchester Marriott Hotel is located in historic Tarrytown, New York. Our 444 room hotel is nestled in the heart of the Hudson Valley and easily accessible for our associates; with a bus stop located directly across the street and ample complimentary parking dedicated to our associates. Come and join our amazing, talented, and dedicated "family," as we like to call it. When you join the family, you also get the benefit of our Loves Culture. HEI Loves is dedicated to celebrating our associates by offering the most competitive compensation, benefits, PTO programs, associate appreciation and recognition events and career opportunities located both locally and throughout the country. Our associates are also eligible to take advantage of everything from health and wellness packages and robust retirement (401k) plans to travel perks, product and service discounts, free meals and much more. We take care of our guests, our community and each other because as an associate of the Westchester Marriott, YOU are the difference.

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 AnnuallyTipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Assist Chief Engineer is responsible for the management and supervision of all building related systems and the building envelop to ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates, and vendors. Ensure compliance with company Engineering Assumptions/Culture, preventative maintenance programs and procedures, SOP's as well as all Building/Fire/Health Department codes. Maintain building complex as energy efficiently as possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities @Westchester Marriott

670 White Plains Road, Tarrytown NY 10591

• Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
• Implement and schedule property and equipment preventive maintenance programs in compliance with corporate/franchise standards and local, state, and national codes and regulations.
• Prioritize service requests; schedule and monitor the service performed to ensure customer satisfaction, safety, and convenience.
• Test and examine the life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times.
• Monitor utility consumption to determine the effectiveness of current systems.
• Review purchase requests and monitor expenses budget to ensure goals are met/exceeded.
• Assist in the administration of the department by preparing and maintaining schedules, logs, records and other documentation to ensure a smooth operation and minimize liabilities.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Vocational schooling, military training, certification and/or experience in building related trades required in 1 or more of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry.
• 1 year of hands‑on experience at a comparable location/industry.
• Skilled in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, dry walling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long‑range planning.
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals. Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.