Chief Engineer

Studio Res by Marriott at Prattville; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement match

Paid holidays and PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

StudioRes Prattville, a newly built extended-stay hotel in Prattville, AL, seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the engineering department as part of our opening team. You will help shape the guest experience, establish operational excellence, and build a positive team culture from day one.

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the safe and profitable operation of the hotel engineering department, overseeing budget, schedules, maintenance, vendor contracts, and life-safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train engineering staff in SOPs and Loss Prevention standards.
• Adhere to the annual department budget and post staff schedules.
• Maintain property, equipment, grounds and assets in good repair.
• Ensure emergency and life safety equipment is inspected, tested and certified.
• Respond promptly to room maintenance requests and alarms, coordinating with front desk.

Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Self-Starter

Flexibility

Job description

Join the Opening Team at StudioRes Prattville!

Be part of something new and exciting at StudioRes Prattville, a newly built extended-stay hotel located in the growing Prattville, Alabama market. As a member of our opening team, you'll have the unique opportunity to help shape the guest experience, establish operational excellence, and build a positive team culture from day one. Join us as we open our doors and create exceptional experiences for guests while building a rewarding career in hospitality with Peachtree Group.

The Chief Engineer is responsible for all administrative, financial, and operational aspects of the hotel as they directly relate to the engineering department. The Chief Engineer is responsible for the safe and profitable operation of the hotel engineering department.

• Approach all encounters with guests and team members in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Comply at all times with Peachtree Hospitality Management Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Have knowledge and understanding of all department policies and procedures, and communicate and enforce all policies fairly and consistently with staff.
• Supervise and train all engineering staff in SOP’s and Loss Prevention standards.
• Adhere to the annual budget for the department.
• Post all engineering staff schedules and monitor for overtime and changes.
• Develop and implement plans to maintain the property, equipment, grounds, and other assets in an acceptable state of repair.
• Ensure that all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested, and certified per standards.
• 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 the front desk. Take immediate action as necessary.
• Actively participate in energy conservation programs.
• Ensure compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Administer all vendor contracts controlled by the Engineering department.
• Make sure all daily work orders are assigned to proper engineers, either verbally or in writing.
• Check inventory on parts and keep in stock all mechanical, electrical, and kitchen equipment parts.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Attend and/or conduct all training/meetings as requested by management

Peachtree Group provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. We also offer a generous 401(k) retirement match. To support work-life balance, we provide paid holidays and paid time off. Additional benefits include access to our Employee Assistance Program and Associate Emergency Foundation.

Peachtree Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer
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