Chief Engineer - SpringHill Suites

Strand Hospitality Services; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chief Engineer at Strand Hospitality's West Melbourne hotel maintains the entire facility, including structure and all mechanical, electrical and HVAC systems. The role ensures guest areas remain attractive and oversees rehabilitation, expansion and maintenance programs for cost-effectiveness.

It also involves supervising maintenance staff, coordinating with inspectors to ensure code compliance, and performing preventive maintenance tasks on a scheduled basis.

Qualifications

• Hotel maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and professional demeanor required.
• Ability to meet all physical requirements noted below.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hotel interior and exterior, including parking lot signage, lighting, common areas, electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Review maintenance problems, complaints and work orders to prioritize and schedule work.
• Inspect property to identify potential and current needs.
• Coordinate with local health, safety, fire, and building inspectors to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Supervise maintenance staff and schedules.

Skills

Safety & Security

Leadership

Job Knowledge

Physical Endurance

Lifting 50 lbs

Customer Service

Job description

• Location 4446 Hollywood Boulevard,West Melbourne, FL, 32904,United States
• Base Pay $22.00 - $24.00 / Hour
• Job Category Building Maintenance
• Employee Type Full Time-Non-Exempt

Description

Join the SpringHill Suites by Marriott West Melbourne Palm Bay , a Strand Hospitality managed hotel!

We offer competitive pay and benefits for our valued employees!

Full time Strand Hospitality associates have the option to enroll in Aetna medical, dental, and vision plans. You also receive paid time off, paid basic life and AD&D insurance and the option to purchase additional life for yourself, a spouse and/or children.

Everyone (including part time associates) can join a 401(k) Fidelity plan with a company match of up to 4% of the employee annual income. You also receive pay at time and a half on major holidays, as well as discounts in hotels located worldwide, theme parks, Broadway shows, and much more!

Job Summary

The Chief Engineer is responsible for maintaining the entire hotel facility, including physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and related equipment. This individual ensures the upkeep of guest areas and maintains an attractive hotel. S/he manages all rehabilitation, expansion and special projects, and provides for consistent, cost-effective maintenance programs that ensure the Hotels' safe and efficient operation.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Chief Engineer's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintenance and preventative maintenance of hotel interior and exterior, including parking lot signage, lighting, common areas, electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Reviews maintenance problems, complaints and work orders to prioritize and schedule work.
• Inspects property to identify potential and current needs.
• Solicits bids from contractors and evaluates their proposals. When contractor is selected and employed, ensures that work is completed to specifications.
• Coordinates with local health, safety, fire, and building inspectors to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Performs preventive maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis.
• Services the hotel’s pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters.
• Completes maintenance logs.
• Maintains the building exterior if not serviced by a contractor (e.g. lawn care, painting).
• Supervises and schedules maintenance staff.
• Has the ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.
• Completes duties and confirms on daily checklist as assigned.
• Various other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

• Hotel maintenance experience preferred. Other maintenance experience may be considered.
• Strong customer service skills and professional demeanor required.
• Ability to meet all physical requirements noted below.

Strand Core Values

All employees are expected to embody the values listed below with everyone they e ncounter and to support the company mission to Develop Prosperous, Lasting Relationships.

RE S PECTFUL

ADAP T IVE

SE R VICE

ACCOUNT A BLE

U N IFIED

DE D ICATED

Chief Engineer Core Competencies

• Safety & Security
• Leadership
• Job Knowledge
• Physically demanding job that includes both indoor and outdoor responsibilities, estimated at 80% indoor and 20% outdoor. Must be able to withstand frequent extreme changes in temperature.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing loads up to 50 lbs
• Frequent climbing of stairs, use of ladders, standing, walking, reaching, bending, trunk rotation, sitting, squatting, kneeling, crawling and use of forceful grip
• Frequent use of phone and communication radio
• Frequent use of vision; peripheral, close, depth, distance, ability to adjust focus
• Occasional use of PC, mouse and keyboard, fine motor skills required

It is the policy of Strand Hospitality Services not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.