Chief Engineer - Residence Inn Springdale

Lexima; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Brand Discounts

Job summary

The Residence Inn in Springdale is seeking a Chief Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance operations and ensure guest satisfaction.
Responsibilities include developing preventative maintenance programs, prioritizing repairs, and ensuring proper inventory levels. Candidates must have at least 2 years of relevant experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and excellent communication.

Benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401k, paid time off, and brand discounts.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hotel engineering/maintenance experience.
• Able to perform mid-level troubleshooting of hotel systems.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Maintain and test emergency systems at the hotel.
• Ensure excellent service and response to maintenance requests.

Skills

Hotel engineering

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Positive attitude

Basic computer skills

Tools

HVAC certification

CPO certification

Job description

The Residence Inn in Springdale is looking for a Chief Maintenance Engineer to be responsible for ensuring proper operations maintenance service and repair of all equipment while supporting the goals of guest satisfaction, cost control and profitability. This individual is also responsible for overseeing and participating in the Preventative Maintenance program ensuring that all rooms and public space meet brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and modify programs for preventative maintenance of the property, grounds and equipment.
• Establish maintenance schedules and prioritize repairs and maintenance to minimize service and operational disruption.
• Ensure that guests and staff receive prompt, professional treatment and courteous service in response to their maintenance needs.
• Establish department equipment and inventory levels to be maintained and work with General Manager on ordering procedures.
• Maintain, monitor and test the hotel’s emergency and security systems, features and procedures.
• Perform daily inspections to ensure property, rooms, grounds and work areas are maintained according to standards
• Ensure proper records are kept relating to all plant and equipment for the hotel including repair and service records.
• Prepare reports as required by the Housekeeping Manager and General Manager.
• Discuss with GM / Owner / Department heads on maintenance status and inspection reports.
• Responsible for quality service, meeting/exceeding financial goals, short and long term planning and day-to-day operations.
• Safety and security measures. Report or correct any hazardous conditions observed immediately.
• Guidelines for training checklist of areas to be maintained.
• Procedures for emergencies (Person in Charge).

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related work or hotel engineering/maintenance experience and able to perform mid-level troubleshooting of all hotel mechanical, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, pool equipment,and HVAC.
• Prior experience in exterior and interior surface preparation and painting
• CPO and HVAC Certificationhelpful.
• Possess basic computer skills and be comfortable learning and using technology
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to handle stressful situations, work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize well.
• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• An independent thinker, able to make decisions based upon information gathered from appropriate resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other Team Members.
• Capable of performing the physical aspects of the job including sitting, bending, climbing, standing, reaching, and walking for up to 90% of the workday and lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, proper insurance coverage, and a clean driving record for business-related travel

Maintenance associates have access to guestrooms and property, character traits of honesty and trustworthiness are essential to this position. Therefore, maintenance associates must pass theappropriate pre-employmentscreenings, per company policy.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, or hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the requirements of this position if such accommodations do not create an undue hardship for the company.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Employer Paid Disability & Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Brand Discounts