Chief Engineer | Delray Beach Fairfield Inn

Shaner Group; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaner Group is seeking an experienced Hotel Maintenance Engineer to lead the Engineering department, ensuring operation, preventive maintenance, and repair of HVAC, mechanical, and safety systems.

The role requires coordinating preventive programs, supervising engineering staff, and maintaining safety compliance and budgets to ensure guest comfort and property integrity.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; college degree or vocational training a plus.
• Two years' experience as a hotel maintenance engineer. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Ability to communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• Knowledge of all mechanical equipment critical to the operation of the building.
• Reading and interpreting safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to read blueprints and wiring/plumbing schematics.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the Engineering department to include operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment.
• Develop and monitor a maintenance program to ensure safety, security and comfort of staff and guests.
• Supervise, train and manage all Engineering staff; delegate daily assignments and review priorities.
• Ensure safety equipment is compliant and properly maintained with inspections.
• Handle chemicals safely and maintain proper storage and handling procedures.
• Manage annual Engineering department budget and supervise safety procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Education

High school graduate or equivalent; college degree or vocational training a plus

Tools

HVAC systems knowledge

Building mechanical systems

Job description

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company's business operations.
• Delegate daily work assignments and review priorities and special projects.
• Schedule and perform work in accordance with preventive maintenance program in rooms, coordinating with the Rooms Division Department.
• Ensures final inspection of all engineeringrelated work and execution of all work orders.
• Performs engineering staff functions whenever necessary.
• Ensures all safety equipment is in compliance and working order with federal quarterly/annual inspections to city, state and codes. Maintain knowledge of hotel safety procedures and ensure application of such.
• Handle chemicals for designated uses/surfaces, according to hotel requirements.
• Perform emergency equipment and machinery repair as needed.
• Maintain the proper use, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of all tools.
• Exercise safety precautions when working on equipment (use of safety signs, etc.).
• Maintains the engineering department's annual budget.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities that includes interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of the Engineering department to include the proper operation, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of all heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment. Develop, coordinate, and monitor a maintenance program to ensure the safety, security and comfort of all staff and guests. Assigned responsibility of Safety Committee Chairperson. Supervise, train and manage all Engineering staff.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; college degree or vocational training a plus.
• Any building trade license/certificate from the state of hotel's operation preferred.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Minimum two years' experience as a hotel maintenance engineer. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Knowledge of all mechanical equipment critical to the operation of the building.
• Working knowledge of repair and maintenance regarding health codes; plumbing codes; plant equipment; electrical codes; architectural codes; structural codes; blueprints and wiring/plumbing schematics; building code improvement; mechanical and electrical/safety systems construction; national/local fire codes; proper chemical handling and disposal; power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades; local mechanical codes; OSHA codes and best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interpret manufacturer's literature for installation, preparation, use and upkeep of various materials and products used throughout the property.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to endure abundant physical movements in carrying out job duties.
• Ability to enforce hotel's standards, policies and procedures with staff.
• Ability to troubleshoot and use alternatives in emergency situations.
• Ability to handle potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information.