Chief Engineer

Commonwealth-Lodging-Management-LL; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Lodging Management LLC in Norfolk, VA seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee all aspects of the Engineering department, ensuring proper operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and mechanical systems. You will manage staffing and safety for staff and guests.

You will supervise, train, and evaluate engineering personnel, coordinate maintenance programs, conduct fire safety training, and work with vendors and contractors on repairs, budgets, and capital

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory and maintenance experience.
• Experience with modern building controls and maintenance.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with hotel systems such as MICROS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Staff supervision, training, scheduling and evaluation.
• Inspect and maintain hotel facilities and grounds.
• Prepare cost estimates and maintenance options.
• Coordinate with vendors for bids and repairs.
• Ensure fire safety and emergency procedures.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Maintenance expertise

Computer skills

MICROS knowledge

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-3 years supervisory/maintenance experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Building controls systems

HVAC systems

MICROS hotel systems

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:The Chief Engineer is responsible for all aspects of the Engineering department to include the proper operation,maintenance and repair of all heating, ventilation, refrigeration and mechanical equipment. He/she will develop, coordinateand monitor a room’s maintenance program to ensure the safety and comfort of all staff and guests. Supervise, train andmanage all Engineering staff. This industry functions seven (7) days a week, twenty-four (24) hours a day.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:• Ensure proper staffing procedures to ensure the highest possible payroll productivity at the lowestpossible costs in keeping with the standards of the management company.• Interview, train, supervise, counsel, schedule and evaluate staff.• Always maintain positive guest relations. Work to resolve guest complaints, ensuring guestsatisfaction and communicating effectively with guests as well as team members.• Inspects and monitors buildings, equipment and grounds to determine maintenance and preventivemaintenance requirements.• Develops work procedures and assigns personnel to give the best services and productivity.• Prepares and submits cost estimates and repair options including suggestions as to feasibility, logicalsolution and actual needs of a departmental maintenance request.• Confers with the appropriate personnel regarding maintenance budgeting, long range planning and capitalexpenditures.• Contacts contractors or craftsmen for bid proposals or estimates.• Contacts vendors, suppliers and equipment technical support departments to ensure best prices, quality andwarranties for purchases made.• Receives approved work orders.• Determines job priority and ensures completion of required work in an acceptable and professional manner.• Requisitions materials, supplies, and equipment.• Maintains control over storage and use.• Supervises use of maintenance department space, equipment and materials.• Keeps records of work accomplished, operating statistics, R&M costs, utilities and preventative maintenance.• Maintains a secure building as it pertains to lock and key control.• Conducts fire safety training; oversees fire emergency until fire department arrives.• Coordinates and conducts periodic fire drills.• Conducts monthly fire and safety inspections along with representative of the Executive Committee.• Conducts regular walk through of the hotel looking for any repairs that are needed.• Ensures that all staff members are properly trained.• Performs activities of workers supervised, when necessary.• Ensures that all preventive maintenance programs are followed and modified, as necessary.• Ensure that periodic tests are performed on Fire Alarm/Life Safety System.• Ensures that the hotel is operating as efficiently as possible with regards to the energy and utilities usage in thehotel and on the grounds.• Assists in handling emergencies to protect our guests and associates and preserve the building and its systemsduring the emergency. Must act as quickly and responsibly as possible to return the building to its normal operatingstatus.• Responsible for knowing and abiding by all department, Commonwealth Lodging Management and hotel policiesand procedures. As well as the brand standards, policies and procedures.• This job description is not intended to provide a complete and comprehensive list of all job duties, requirements andresponsibilities. Instead, itis provided as a general overview of the expectations for the position.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): or Work Equivalent• Minimum 2-3 years of supervisory and maintenance experience.• Good understanding of the English language and communication skills both written and verbal.• Experience in advanced maintenance skills and aptitude plus advanced skills in all aspects of running an engineeringdepartment. Experience with modern building controls and maintenance, or any combination of education andexperience which provides the above skills, knowledge and ability.• Computer skills required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office preferred. Experience with hotel systems such as MICROSis preferred• Methods, and materials used in general building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, building and electrical unitsand HVAC. The use and repair of common tools and equipment used in general maintenance. Maintenance andrepair of major facilities. Systems design and trouble- shooting. Journeyman skill level in the use of tools andequipment of the maintenance profession.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:• Exert physical effort in lifting/transporting at least 50 pounds.• Push/pull carts and other equipment up to 150 pounds.• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas.• Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers to their understanding.• Work environment – Engineering workshop, all areas of the hotel. Working on stepladders. Job involves workingunder variable temperature conditions and noise levels, in indoor and outdoor settings, and around fumes and/orodor hazards, dust and/or mite hazards, and chemicals.• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for lengthy periods of time.