Chief Engineer

Island Hospitality Management, LLC.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan with company-m匹

PTO & Vacation Time

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness subcriptions

Free room nights

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

Island Hospitality Management, LLC is seeking a hands-on Chief Engineer for our hotel to maintain and repair building systems and equipment, inspect property needs, and supervise maintenance staff. The role demands proactive problem solving, attention to safety, and a strong guest-service orientation.

You will coordinate with hotel management, manage budgets, solicit bids, ensure codes compliance, and uphold brand standards while delivering reliable, well-maintained facilities and a safe guest

Qualifications

• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
• Ability to work well in stressful situations and follow all safety procedures while working.
• Strong initiative and teamwork with a desire for achievement.
• Experience managing maintenance/engineering operations in hotel settings (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry).
• Working knowledge of swimming pool maintenance and pool chemical safety.
• Experience ordering supplies and inventory; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions in electrical, mechanical, plumbing systems and hotel equipment.
• Conducting ongoing room preventative maintenance and prioritizing work orders.
• Inspecting property to identify current and potential needs; coordinating with inspectors for compliance.
• Supervising and scheduling maintenance staff; managing department expenditures to meet budget.
• Soliciting bids from contractors and evaluating proposals with hotel management.
• Maintaining exterior upkeep and pool cleanliness and chemical content; ensure codes compliance.

Job description

Description

We are currently seeking a Chief Engineer for our hotel that enjoys resolving problems, working with their hands, and general building maintenance.

This position may require flexible scheduling availability.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions in electrical/mechanical/plumbing systems & other hotel equipment
• Conducting ongoing room preventative maintenance
• Resolving maintenance problems, complaints, and work orders to prioritize and schedule work
• Carpentry and painting skills, as well as drywall and carpet repair work, is a plus
• Inspecting property to identify potential and current needs
• Ensuring department expenditures meet budget requirements
• Soliciting bids from contractors and evaluating their proposals with hotel management
• Coordinating with local health, safety, fire, and building inspectors to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations
• Ensure pool is properly maintained to include cleanliness and chemical content
• Maintaining the building exterior if not serviced by a contractor (e.g. lawn care, painting, etc)
• Supervising and scheduling of maintenance staff
• Maintain guest satisfaction scores at brand standard or higher and all Internal Audit/Corporate standards set forth by Island Hospitality

Job Qualifications:

• Highly motivated team player with strong initiative and desire for achievement
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
• Ability to work well in stressful situations and follow all safety procedures while working
• Ability to extend professionalism and courtesy to guests at all times
• Prior hotel maintenance experience of at least 4 years or more is a plus
• Previous experience in management of maintenance/engineering specific to electrical, plumbing,
• HVAC system, ventilation system, and carpentry.
• Working knowledge and experience with swimming pool maintenance.
• Experience ordering supplies and inventory
• Valid Driver's License required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Training:

Island Hospitality is committed to employee development and displays that commitment with a formalized training and development program providing a clear path for any employee with a desire and aptitude to thrive in the hospitality business. As team members join Island Hospitality from other organizations they too can build on that prior experience and find further growth opportunities within our company by utilizing the tools and resources offered.

Team Member Wellness Program:

How We Thank You For All You Bring To The Team

Rewarding Benefits Package:

• Healthcare including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA & FSA plans available!
• Dependent care FSA
• Identity Theft Protection Insurance Commuter benefits including transit & parking
• Pet Insurance
• PTO and Payroll Incentives for Annual Wellness Exams
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Subscriptions including access to gyms, financial planning, counseling, and legal services
• Paid Sick and Vacation Time
• Family Leave
• 401(k) Retirement plan - IHM Matches 100% up to 3% of your salary and an extra 50% on the next 2% of your salary. 401(k) is fully vested upon the first contribution

Rewarding Hard Work:

• Incentive based bonus program
• Free room nights at our hotels and employee discounts within your hotel brand
• Discounts for friends and family within your hotel brand
• Team Member recognition and bonus
• Discounted tickets to theme parks, musicals, movies, and more through Tickets at Work
• Career Growth through our in-house training program with a path personalized to your desired goals
• Referral bonus program to ANY of our locations

Equal Opportunity Employer

Island Hospitality uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization in all municipalities where it is required by law.