Chief Engineer

Holiday-Inn-Express-and-Suites; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Holiday-Inn-Express-and-Suites Smyrna, GA is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee all engineering operations of the hotel, ensuring safe and profitable performance. The role includes supervising staff, budgeting, and maintaining property and systems, while ensuring compliance with laws and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has strong maintenance skills, leadership ability, and experience managing facilities in a hotel environment, with a focus on energy conservation and preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of progressive facilities management experience in a hotel or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train all Engineering staff in Customer Service, Empowerment, SOPs and Loss Prevention Standards.
• Create, approve and post all Engineering staff schedules.
• Create and adhere to annual department budget.
• Develop financial forecasts and participate in monthly profit/loss reviews.
• Develop and implement plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and assets.
• Ensure ADA compliance and OSHA safety standards.
• Lead energy conservation initiatives and safety programs.
• Inspect and certify emergency and life safety equipment per standards.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Budgeting

Maintenance operations

Contract administration

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

4-year college degree

2-year college degree

Job description

Summary of Position

The Chief Engineer is responsible for all administrative, financial, and operating aspects of the hotel as they directly relate to the engineering division. He/she is responsible for the safe and profitable operation of the hotel.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of progressive facilities management experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related management experience; or a 2-year college degree and 1 or more years 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.

General Responsibilities

• Supervise and train all Engineering staff in Customer Service, Empowerment, Standard Operating Procedures and Loss Prevention Standards.
• Create, approve and post all Engineering staff schedules.
• Create and adhere to annual budget for department.
• Develop financial forecasts and actively participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings.
• Develop and implement plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in an acceptable
• state of repair.
• Ensure the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws.
• Create and implement a preventative maintenance program for all hotel equipment.
• 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 Front Desk. Take immediate action as necessary.
• Assist as necessary with special projects and renovations.
• 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 compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Administer all vendor contracts controlled by the engineering department.
• Support and participate in all company programs.
• Lead and participate in Safety Committee

Specific Responsibilities

• 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 required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according
• to the needs of the company.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
• Comply with Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as
• necessary.
• Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet
• appropriate objectives.

Optimum Attributes:

• Willing to take responsibility and accountability for the team.
• Strong attention to detail & ability to multitask.
• Epitomize professionalism.
• Determined and motivated to meet and exceed expectations.
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
• Motivating team player
• Active & attentive listener
• Open with praise; discreet with criticism.
• Emphatic and tolerant
• Consistent and influential
• Rational, prudent, and practical

Performance Standards:

• TBD

Source: Hospitality Online