Hotel Chief Engineer

Aileron Management; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company;

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick time

7 paid Holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Hampton Inn West Des Moines/Lake Drive is seeking a full-time Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance team and oversee the operation of the building. You will coordinate preventative maintenance, supervise staff, and ensure timely, high-quality service for guests and coworkers.

Responsibilities include maintaining HVAC and electrical systems, managing budgets, reviewing bids, and driving safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• 1+ years in hospitality maintenance.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical and mechanical equipment for heating, cooling, water-supply and power systems.
• Adhere to preventative maintenance schedules and programs.
• Supervise maintenance staff including staffing, training and performance management.
• Ensure work meets customer satisfaction with quick problem resolution.
• Prepare and manage the maintenance and equipment budget.
• Review and secure bids from external contractors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance management

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Communication skills

HVAC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Hampton Inn West Des Moines/Lake Drive is looking for a full-time, Chief Engineer to manage maintenance technicians and ensure the overall operation of the building.

The Job

A typical day for the Chief Engineer includes responding to any maintenance requests from either guests or co-workers. You will be responsible for planning preventative maintenance measures and managing the maintenance technicians on staff for the day.

Job Duties Include:

• Maintain all electrical and mechanical equipment used in heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, water-supply, and power systems.
• Comply with the preventative maintenance schedule and program.
• Supervise employees in the maintenance area including staffing, training and performance management.
• Ensure all work is completed to customer satisfaction with quick and effective resolution of problems and complaints.
• Prepare and adhere to maintenance and equipment budget.
• Secure and review bids from outside contractors.
• Other duties as assigned

What would make me successful in this role?

• Passion for performing repairs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Ability to bend over, stoop, and crawl
• Ability to work a physically active job
• Availability to work a flexible schedule: weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans - Eligible 1st of the month after 30 days
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance and Long-term Disability
• Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Account
• Short-term Disability & Accident plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid Vacation - up to 10 days per year
• Paid Sick time -- up to 5 days per year
• 7 paid Holidays per year
• Referral Program - Earn $500 for referring someone
• Employee Recognition Program - earn gift cards
• Employee discounts
• On-Demand Pay -- Access to earned wages before your regular paycheck
• Hilton employee Team Member Travel Program: up to 30 room nights per year from $35 and up, 50% off for family and friends, and 50% off at hotel operated restaurants

About Us

The Hampton Inn is managed by Aileron Management. Our goal is to empower our associates in the pursuit of a successful career - because when you grow, we grow. Our team is fun; our benefits are competitive; and our opportunities for career advancement are plentiful - but it's genuine passion for service that brings us all together.

Sound like you?

We're just off I-80, five minutes from local eateries and shopping at Jordan Creek Town Center.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Requirements

• Hotel experience preferred
• 1 plus years in hospitality maintenance.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent job-related experience.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Work Environment

This job operates in an indoor hotel environment and outside. This job continuously uses tools and safety equipment. This job is occasionally exposed to fumes, gases, odors, dust, and biohazards.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, supplies or equipment; reach with hands and arms overhead and below the knees including bending, twisting, pulling and stooping; climb stairs; communicate or listen. The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or place products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.