Chief Engineer - Radisson Cedar Rapids - Newly Renovated Hotel

OCI Hospitality; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OCI Hospitality in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Chief Engineer to maintain the hotel’s physical condition and lead the maintenance team. You will oversee preventative maintenance, respond to mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing issues, and ensure safety and quality standards across the property.

You will manage the maintenance budget, coordinate with contractors, train staff, and uphold brand expectations to deliver exceptional guest service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a maintenance or facilities team in a hotel or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and project documents.
• Proficiency with computer-based facility management tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs and assigns preventative maintenance programs for equipment and areas of the hotel.
• Performs repairs of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and building components.
• Oversees maintenance department staffing, scheduling, and coaching.
• Coordinates maintenance projects with outside contractors and vendors.
• Maintains knowledge of fire safety equipment, pool, elevator operations, and related codes.
• Ensures compliance with health, safety and security standards and procedures.
• Manages department budget, tools, and supplies; processes PO/invoices.
• Collaborates with leadership and other departments to support operations.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

HVAC expertise

Electrical

Tools

PMS software

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The Chief Engineer is responsible for maintaining the overall physical condition of the hotel and requires a high level of specialized expertise in all areas of responsibility. The Chief Engineer ensures labor and quality standards are upheld and assists with establishing a positive work environment, delivering exceptional guest service and administering policies and procedures established by the company and the hotel brand.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs and assigns established preventative maintenance programs for equipment, guestrooms, and all other areas of the hotel.
• Performs repairs of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and building-related components.
• Oversees maintenance department with efforts relating to training, scheduling, and coaching.
• Coordinates and manages all maintenance projects and outside contractors including gathering proposals, making recommendations, creating timelines, and resolving issues.
• Maintains extensive knowledge of fire safety equipment, refrigeration, pool and elevator operation.
• Maintains pool areas according to company and brand standards in addition to applicable state and local codes.
• Maintains external property appearance including lawn, landscaping and parking lot.
• Monitors and oversees department budget, equipment, tools and supply inventories.
• Ensures compliance with all required health, safety and security standards and procedures.
• Maintains extensive knowledge of door locks systems including performing repairs, replacement and preventative maintenance.
• Operates common power and hand tools safely.
• Processes purchase orders and invoices for payment.
• Collaborates with property leadership team and regularly communicates pertinent information related to the facility and maintenance department.
• Assists team members and other departments as needed to contribute to operational efficiency.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of company and property initiatives through regular usage of company communication tools and systems.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations with poise and professionalism.
• Conduct work-related functions in a professional manner.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and a professional image.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification or ability to obtain.
• Proficient in the use of computers, including word processing software, spreadsheets, email systems, property management systems, and project management systems.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and project documents.