Chief Engineer - Universal resort area - 101 room Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid vacation, sick days and holidays

401K Retirement plan with companymatch

Travel discounts on branded properties

Job summary

Comfort Suites Near Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a Chief Engineer to manage the maintenance operations of the property. You will take ownership of preventative maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems while upholding Buffalo Lodging Associates values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Inclusion.

The role requires at least three years of supervisory or lead mechanic experience in a hotel or related field, with strong mechanical skills and the ability to supervise

Qualifications

• At least three years of supervisory or lead mechanic experience in a hotel or related field.
• General mechanical skills are necessary for daily maintenance and repairs.
• Basic repair, painting, HVAC, electrical work, plumbing and boiler operation are required.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and appealing property by performing routine preventative maintenance on laundry equipment, HVAC systems, and safety devices.
• Maintain and track work orders; follow up on incomplete tasks and inform requesting guests or departments of status.
• Evaluate and select reliable vendors offering good value.
• Supervise on-site Maintenance Assistant, including hiring, training, perfomance appraisals, and scheduling.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mechanical skills

HVAC skills

Electrical work

Education

Vocational training

Job description

Chief Engineer - Universal resort area - 101 room Hotel

Job Category: Engineering & Maintenance

Requisition Number: HOTEL003933

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

5617 Major Blvd

The Comfort Suites is looking for a Chief Engineer to manage the maintenance operations of the property.

Our Comfort Suites® Near Universal Orlando Resort offers 101 cozy guest suites with 25% more space than a traditional hotel room. Our suites are the perfect place to relax and spread out after a busy day on the go. Our convenient location is in the center of it all, giving guests easy access to all the top attractions, including SeaWorld, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Aquatica. A daily complimentary breakfast is offered to all guests.

Buffalo Lodging Associates, a hotel management company based out of Canton, MA has put an emphasis on true hospitality since being founded in 1996. While building an extensive portfolio of 50 hotels, we’ve partnered with the most respected hotel brands in the business including Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, InterContinental Hotels Group, Choice Hotel International and Radisson Hotels. The core and heart of our company lies within our dedicated associates, for we wouldn’t be an award-winning company without each and every one of them.

A GROWING HOTEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY – COME JOIN US!

We value our associates with competitive compensation plans and other benefits and perks. Some of these benefits include:

• Weekly pay
• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• 401K Retirement plan with company match
• Travel discounts on our branded properties

Role:

The Chief Engineer takes ownership and pride in the maintenance of the property, while fostering the Buffalo Lodging Associates (BLA) culture and values- Excellence, Passion, Integrity, Inclusive.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a safe and appealing property by completing routine preventative maintenance on laundry equipment, heating and air conditioning units, ice machines, fire extinguisher, fire and smoke alarms, lawn sprinkler, lawn equipment, exercise equipment and plumbing
• Maintaining work order assignment boards and tracking completed/pending work orders I and following up on all incomplete work orders to inform the requesting guest or department of the status.
• Evaluating and selecting quality vendors that are reliable and provide good value for their price
• Supervisory duties of the Maintenance Assistant on site including interviewing, hiring, training, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining; planning, assigning, directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

What You Bring:

• At least three years of supervisory or lead mechanic experience in a hotel or related field
• Demonstrated general mechanical skills are necessary
• Basic repair, painting, wall covering HVAC, electrical work, plumbing, boiler operation, pool maintenance and general maintenance skills required
• Vocational training is preferred but not required
• Must have valid drivers license, and acceptable driving history subject to company approval.

Buffalo Lodging Associates provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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