Hotel Chief Engineer

Hotel Chief Engineer Confidential Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Full-time 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Referral program Qualifications Computer operation Customer communication Report writing Guest relations Equipment repair Administrative experience Full Job Description Branded hotel located in downtown Pittsburgh is looking for an experienced Chief Engineer. This person will oversee the building maintenance and must be guest focused. If you like to travel, ask about the discount you receive while staying at one of our other hotels! Responsibilities Includes Welcome all guest and team members. Engage with the guest throughout their stay to ensure they feel welcomed and appreciated. Conducts walk-through and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structure(s) of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, H.V.A.C. systems and any other related equipment. Ensures completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces guest rooms, back of the house spaces and grounds. Ensures completion of all repairs, replacement, and renovations projects to offices, and employee work areas. Adheres to all Corporate required purchasing policies and controls, to include all outside contractor bids, budgets and schedules. Maintains effective Energy Management and Preventive Maintenance programs. Informs the General Manager and hotel department heads, on a regular basis, regarding the specific and overall condition of the building structure(s), related systems and equipment offering prudent, and cost effective proposals for maintaining same. Accesses and inputs information into a computer and generates reports. Maintains organized and efficient administrative and filing systems within Property Operations for the timely and accurate handling of correspondence, reports, requisitions for purchase, and other administrative requirements of the department. Maintains a well-defined, and organized system within the shop for the inventory, maintenance, and storage of all tools, products, materials, and equipment necessary to execute the required activities of the department. Immediately available to report to the hotel in the event of any hotel emergency which necessitates the skills and expertise of the Director of Property Operations. By example such emergencies may include, but not be limited to fires, power or other equipment failures, floods, lighting, earthquake, or other disasters of similar nature and magnitude. Perform other duties as requested, such as coordination and supervision of special guest requests for room and/or meeting space modification, construction of props for special hotel functions and employee relations events.

Job Skills:

Excellent knowledge of electrical systems, components, and devices, HVAC systems, boilers, mechanical systems, and the maintenance and repair of all. Excellent knowledge of public construction and building systems; all related permits, licensing, new and existing codes pertaining to public building and fire safety. Skill in use of computers and software programs associated with property operations. Skilled in the proper and safe use of all tools, equipment, materials, chemicals, and products relating to the department. Excellent communication skills. Ability to remain informed on state-of-the-art developments effecting the safe, and effective operation of the building facility. Ability to positively communicate and instruct employees, offering assistance in areas where they lack knowledge, skills or experience.

Experience:

Three years experience as mechanic or engineer with a hotel company or related industry preferred. One year experience as an Assistant or Chief Engineer in the same or similar environment.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person