Chief Engineer | Dubois Fairfield Inn

Shaner Hotels; Du Bois (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaner Hotels is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to lead the Engineering department, ensuring safe operation of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and all mechanical systems across the property.

You will develop preventive maintenance programs, enforce safety standards, and supervise engineers and maintenance staff to deliver reliable service to guests while managing the department budget and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as hotel maintenance engineer preferred.
• Ability to communicate with guests and staff clearly.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and building codes.
• Ability to read and follow safety instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Engineering department, including operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment.
• Develop and monitor a maintenance program to ensure safety, security, and guest comfort.
• Supervise, train, and manage Engineering staff; handle hiring and performance management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Mechanical knowledge

Read & interpret manuals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.