Chief Engineer

Apsilon Hotels, LLC; Hapeville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chief Engineer at Apsilon Hotels, LLC is responsible for supervising the hourly maintenance team and ensuring efficient operation of all mechanical systems while upholding safety and brand standards. This role requires hands-on leadership, training, and oversight of preventive maintenance and parts procurement.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in hospitality maintenance, a technical certificate or engineering degree, CFC and Stationary Engineer licenses, and strong English communication

Qualifications

• 5+ years in hospitality or related building maintenance.
• 2-year certification from technical school or college degree in engineering.
• CFC license and Stationary Engineer license grade as required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; English speaking, reading, and writing.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and work with the maintenance team.
• Provide field support to assist maintenance team.
• Follow procedures for ordering and receiving parts and materials.
• Follow preventative maintenance procedures.
• Proficient in the operation of maintenance software.
• Access energy management system information and reset equipment as needed.
• Conduct training classes and maintain training records.
• Review all assigned preventive and scheduled maintenance work orders.
• Perform general and preventive maintenance and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain plant operations and accurate shop logs.
• Coordinate with Regional Chief Engineering on expenditures or supplies; obtain GM approval.
• Complete tasks timely while maintaining safety requirements.
• Follow up on rescheduled work due to material, time, or manpower shortages.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

English skills

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

Education

Technical School certificate

Engineering degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the supervision and enhanced work performance of the hourly maintenance team. The Chief Engineer must possess the ability to train in all areas of property operations, lead in efficiency and effective operation of all mechanical equipment, enforce departmental productivity, and enforce company's policies. The Chief Engineer often performs many of the duties assigned to the maintenance team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities -The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead, direct, and work with maintenance team.
• Provide field support, if necessary, to assist maintenance team.
• Must be able to follow company's procedures for ordering and receiving parts and materials.
• Must effectively follow preventative maintenance procedures.
• Must be proficient in the operation of maintenance software.
• Access information from the energy management system, utilize commands to obtain information, and reset equipment for proper operation.
• Conduct training classes and keep records of training.
• Review all assigned preventive maintenance work orders and scheduled work orders.
• Perform general maintenance, preventive maintenance, and other duties as assigned by Regional ChiefEngineer while complying with safety, quality, and brand standards.
• Maintain proper plant operations regarding specified equipment operating procedures and accurate shop logs.
• Review shop log daily to maintain knowledge of department activities.
• Conduct any mechanical repairs as assigned and coordinated by department managers and theGeneralManager.
• Coordinate with Regional ChiefEngineering on expenditures or supplies that are needed for PM's and scheduled work orders/projects. Get approval from the GM.
• Complete all assigned tasks in a timely manner, while maintaining safety requirements.
• Properly follow-up on all rescheduled work due to lack of material, time, or manpower.
• Maintain constant working knowledge of Engineering procedures, plant operations, and proper response requirements.
• Comply at all times with company's standards and regulations to encourage a safe working environment.
• Provide the highest quality of service and maintain a positive attitude towards guests and team members when performing assigned duties.
• Must be able to resolve problems in a quick and efficient manner.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• At least 5 years in hospitality or related building maintenance environment.
• At least a 2-year certification from a Technical School or a College Degree in Engineering regimens.
• Must possess the CFC license and Stationary Engineer’s license-grade to be determined on Authority issuing license.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Multi-task oriented.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures.

PhysicalDemands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk the entire shift, talk and/or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check and drug test.