Chief Engineer

Peregrine Hospitality; Tuscaloosa (AL); Sur place; USD 59 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Peregrine Hospitality in Tuscaloosa, AL seeks an Engineering & Maintenance Director responsible for the building’s upkeep and for directing engineering operations across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems. You will lead property managers, ensure safety, and drive guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing financial performance.

Responsibilities include managing Preventative Maintenance, overseeing renovations and major projects, budgeting, coordinating vendors, and

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and the ability to apply it in a dynamic hotel environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of elevator operations, maintenance, and inspections.
• Comfort with technology including guest services systems, TV, internet, and phone.
• Able to work with multiple departments as part of a team.
• Understanding guest service needs and delivering quality experiences.

Responsabilités

• Manage overall maintenance and engineering operations.
• Lead and coordinate maintenance across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.
• Develop and monitor preventive maintenance programs and capital projects.
• Establish vendor relationships and oversee warranties, upgrades and service levels.
• Train staff on safety, procedures and hotel standards.

Connaissances

Leadership

Elevator operations

Technology literacy

Teamwork

Guest service mindset

Description du poste

Responsible for the overall maintenance of the building. This position directs and works with property managers to successfully execute all engineering operations, including proper operation, maintenance, and repair of all HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, irrigation, life safety, electrical and mechanical equipment/systems. Works to establish a safe and secure environment for all guests and associates. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance of the department.

Work Hours

• Will be required to work flexible scheduled shifts based on business needs.
• Scheduling includes holidays, nights, overnights, and weekends depending on hotel events and functions.
• Lead and execute all engineering and maintenance efforts.
• Develop, coordinate and monitor all guest rooms, public spaces, equipment, and PM programs to ensure the reliability, safety, and comfort of all staff and guests.
• Responsible for the overall management of Preventative Maintenance Program, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatments, pneumatics, control systems, water systems, boilers, refrigeration, compressors, etc.
• Responsible for overseeing hotel renovation, capital construction, and major maintenance projects.
• Establish relationships and work closely with vendors and monitor vendors to assure quality, delivery, warranties, upgrades, etc. are consistently utilized.
• Manage emergency evacuation floor plans in departments, and fire, life, and safety detection/alarm device testing programs.
• Facilitate new hire training, and departmental training modules; continually monitor, evaluate, and revise training content to reflect changes in the process; address the needs identified by associates.
• Create an annual Capex budget and operating budget.
• Obtain property design and as-built drawings, specifications, submittal documents, testing & balance reports, commission documents, O&M manuals, and warranty information for all equipment and systems.
• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality and standards and meeting the expectations of guests on a daily basis.
• Select talented, qualified, and service-oriented individuals to embody the core values of the hotel’s culture.
• Review scheduling and staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs, payroll, productivity, and financial objectives are met.
• Verifies property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs), and support the Peer Review Process.
• Ensures associates have supplies, equipment, tools, and uniforms necessary to perform their jobs.
• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
• Carries out supervisor responsibilities in accordance with hotel policies and standard operating procedures.
• Train and develop associates on 4 Keys service standards, technical skills, standard operation procedures, and safety standards.
• Establishes challenging, realistic and obtainable goals to guide operation and performance.
• Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an “open door” policy, and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
• Identifies and analyzes departmental operational challenges and facilitates the development of solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.
• Fosters open channels of communication between all employees.
• Participates in the performance appraisal system process, giving feedback when needed.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among associates.
• Follow all additional duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Understand the mission, vision, and goals of the hotel.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to apply them in a dynamic environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of elevator operations, maintenance, and inspections.
• Comprehensive knowledge of technology, including television, internet, phone system, etc.
• Work cohesively with co-workers and all departments as part of a team.
• Build morale and promote positive employee engagement.
• Follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve standards of operations.
• Ability to effectively present information to associates, management, guests, members, marina tenants, and the public in one-on-one and group situations.
• Ability to understand guest service needs.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

The minimum physical requirements for this position include but are not limited to:

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required
• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to hear, understand and communicate orally and in writing to communicate with staff, vendors, and guests a normal in-person and phone conversation
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend and twist, push and pull, stoop, and kneel
• Ascend and descend a ladder

Pay:

This role has an annual salary of $65,000 per year plus incentive bonus eligibility.

Disclaimer

All duties and requirements stated are essential job functions. This description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all functions that an associate in the position may be asked to perform. This does not create an employee contract, express implied, or otherwise, and does not alter the “at will” employment relationship of the employer or employee. Management reserves the right to change, modify and/or alter any of the duties listed to meet business needs.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to complying with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all other applicable equal opportunity laws. Peregrine Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran and Drug Free.

Peregrine Hospitality participates in E-Verify. Upon hire, your employment will be contingent on proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States, which will be confirmed through the federal E-Verify system.

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