Chief Engineer-Hampton Inn Newark Airport Elizabeth

IH Harp Newark LLC; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee engineering/maintenance operations at our Elizabeth, NJ site. The role focuses on maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with emphasis on safety, asset protection and regulatory compliance.

The position requires leadership in budgeting, CAPEX projects, and energy conservation, plus directing the emergency response team and ensuring excellent guest relations through reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing engineering/maintenance operations in a large facility.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, CAPEX projects and energy programs.
• Strong knowledge of safety, security and asset protection policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering/maintenance operations and building systems.
• Lead budget planning, preventive maintenance and energy conservation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards are met.
• Direct emergency response and guest-facing issue resolution.
• Supervise daily activities of the engineering team and maintain logs

Skills

Facilities management

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Life safety

Budget management

Preventive maintenance

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Emergency response

Job description

• Location 100 International Boulevard,Elizabeth, NJ, 07201,United States
• Employee Type Exempt - FT
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others Yes

Position Summary

Manages all engineering/maintenance operations, including maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection. Accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation. Responsible for maintaining regulatory requirements. Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues.

Core Competencies

• Assists in managing the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical and life safety systems.
• Maintains and operates equipment at optimum effectiveness, efficiency and safety.
• Establishes and manages an effective rooms maintenance program.
• Ensures compliance with all Engineering departmental policies, standards and procedures.
• Manages department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Select and order or purchase new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
• Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of work required.
• Recommend or arrange for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.
• Supervises the day-to-day operations of Engineering.
• Maintains accurate logs and records as required.
• Assists in effectively planning, scheduling and evaluating preventative maintenance programs.
• Handles guest problems and complaints effectively.
• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
• Displays leadership in guest hospitality by exemplifying excellent customer service and creating a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
• Helps establish priorities for total property maintenance needs.
• Ensures on-going communication occurs in all areas of responsibility to create awareness of business objectives, awareness of expectations and recognition of exemplary performance.

Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.