Chief Engineer

Highgate; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Binghamton seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee day-to-day operations of the engineering division. In the absence of the Director, the assistant will handle administrative, financial, and operational aspects related to engineering.

Responsibilities include maintaining property and equipment, budgeting, preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and staff supervision. Requires HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of facilities management experience in hotel or related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Stationary Engineer’s license if required by local code.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and assets in safe repair.
• Ensure the hotel complies with local, state and federal laws.
• Supervise and train Engineering staff in customer service, SOPs and loss prevention.
• Create and post all Engineering staff schedules.
• Create and adhere to annual budget for the department.
• Assist in developing financial forecasts and participate in P&L reviews.
• Develop preventive maintenance program for hotel equipment.
• Ensure emergency and life safety equipment is inspected and certified.
• Participate in energy conservation programs.
• Review guest and meeting planner feedback to resolve issues timely.
• Assist with vendor contracts controlled by engineering.
• Support Highgate Hotel programs and participate in MOD coverage.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Boiler operations

Maintenance

Communication

Multitasking

Attendance

Education

High school diploma

2-year college degree

Stationary Engineer’s license

Job description

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.www.highgate.com

Location

Residence Inn Binghamton

4610 Vestal Parkway EVestal, NY 13850

Overview

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the engineering division. In the absence of the Director, the assistant will assume the administrative, financial and operating aspects of the hotel as they relate to engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in a safe and acceptable state of repair.
• Ensure the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws.
• Supervise and train all Engineering staff in Customer Service, Empowerment, Standard Operating Procedures and Loss Prevention.
• Create and post all Engineering staffs schedules.
• Create and adhere to annual budget for department.
• Assist in developing financial forecasts and actively participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings.
• Create and implement preventative maintenance program for all hotel equipment.
• Ensure all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per Highgate Hotel standards.
• Actively participate in energy conservation programs.
• Review all guest and meeting planner comment cards to ensure problems are identified and corrected in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliancewith the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Assist with the administration of all vendor contracts controlled by the engineering department.
• Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Follow up on all alarms immediately to determine the exact location and cause.Determine emergency status and report findings to Front Desk.Take immediate action as necessary.
• Assist as necessary with special projects and renovations.
• Support and participate in all Highgate Hotel programs.
• Participate in Highgate Hotel Safety Committee.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of progressive facilities management experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 2-year college degree and 1 year of related management experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Stationary Engineer’s license if required by local code.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and /or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal