Chief Engineer

Courtyard State College; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Scholar Hotels is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead maintenance operations at our luxury property. The role covers HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems maintenance while supervising the engineering staff and ensuring high service standards.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, safety compliance, budgeting, and staff training. Minimum years of experience in hospitality maintenance and a strong focus on guest satisfaction are required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in a maintenance role within a fast past luxury environment.
• At least 3 years' experience in a management role.
• Must have good communication and customer service skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, modify and repair building systems and assess the conditions of all effective operations.
• Identifying faults and implementing preventative methods; replace parts and authorize purchases.
• Test safety systems, e.g. emergency lighting and record keeping.
• Train and coach department team members in a respectful/timely manner.
• Ensure rooms and property are maintained with minimal guest disruption.
• Create and adhere to the annual budget for the department.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Refrigeration

Electrical

Plumbing

Boiler operation

Water treatment

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Maintenance

Summary

The Engineer is expected to perform highly skilled maintenance and repair for the property, including but not limited to HVAC, electrical, and plumbing tasks; while overseeing the operations and staff of the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Guest Service

• Maintains guest service as the driving philosophy of the operation
• Personally, demonstrates a commitment to guest service in responding promptly to guests' needs
• Committed to making every guest is satisfied
• Meets or exceeds guest satisfaction measures
• Ensures hotel standards and services contribute to the delivery of consistent guest service
• Implements and practices guest service initiatives and performs to Hotel Standards

Chief Engineer Duties

• Install, adjust, modify and repair building systems and assess the conditions of all effective operations.
• Identifying faults and implementing preventative methods.
  Replace parts/supplied and authorize the purchase of new parts and supplies.
• Test safety systems, e.g. emergency lighting and record keeping
• Work with Human Resources to develop a Safety Committee Program and participate in regular meetings.
• Report all malfunctioning external signs or unlit areas to security, to be aware of and implement company Fire, Health & Safety, Hygiene, and Electricity at work.
• Perform inspections on a regular basis of working orders and checks adjusts repairs and monitor the building system.
• Training and coaching department team members in a respectful/timely manner
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working.
• Comply at all times with hotel standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Create and adhere to the annual budget for department.
• Proper Staffing of area
• Inventory and ordering of supplies
• Implementation preventive maintenance program for all hotel equipment and maintain
• Assist with periodic inspection of all safety systems.
• 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 repair projects.
• Assist the engineering staff in adhering to Loss Prevention guidelines.
• Ensuring that the rooms and property are maintained in the best possible condition, with the least inconvenience to guests
• Other duties as required

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years' experience in a maintenance role within a fast past luxury environment
• At least 3 years' experience in a management role
• Must have good communication and customer service skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

LANGUAGE AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to read and speak English/Spanish and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

REASONING ABILITY

Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and solve practical problems or resolve issues.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Refrigeration, electrical, plumbing skills, boiler operation and maintenance skills, water treatment operation knowledge.
• Must have valid driver's license.

Tools & Equipment:

Hand and power tools, electrical test equipment, refrigeration equipment, plumbing equipment, welding equipment, audio-visual equipment, pipe cutting equipment, telephone, office equipment, calculator, computer/computerized monitoring systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ 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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed for an extended period of time
• Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials
• Proper lifting techniques required
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Various Shifts

Number of Openings

Position Chief Engineer

Close Date

Number of Openings 1

Req Number MAI-26-00013

Location Scholar Limited HV Hotel LLC

About the Organization Scholar Hotels is an organization that believes in an entrepreneurial culture; where work is more than a job, it's a lifestyle. Employees work more as a team than in most companies; and in some cases, we are even like a family.
Some of the traits:
Treat People with Respect
We respect, trust, and provide the necessary base for a vibrant and sustainable corporate culture.
Help Team Members Stay Healthy
Provide excellent health benefits and encourage wellness through vendor discounts and onsite health assistance.
Open Doors to Communication
Create an environment where people can interact with each other, support on another, and recognize each other's effects and achievements. Create positive rewards for positive behavior. Share information so that team members are aware of the direction of the company and are involved in its growth. Offer incentive programs to reward effort and improve quality of life.
Build Camaraderie
Make time for people to get to know each other and the company by holding offsite meetings to build team spirit and discuss where the company is heading. Share business plans, and discuss issues and ideas raised by our strategies.

This position is currently accepting applications.