Chief Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Chief Engineer

Best Western Premier will convert to City Express by Marriott in May. Come join us in this transition.

About Us

Our hotel teams’ fundamental strategy is to provide memorable experiences for our guests, which our team implements on a daily basis through exceptional customer service. Each associate takes a lot of pride in our hotels. We believe that makes a huge difference in our operations.

Job Description:

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall upkeep and maintenance of the hotel.

Benefits

• Paid time off and holidays
• Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Accidental Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• Flex Spending Account
• Incentives
• Employee Lunches
• Associate of the Quarter and Associate of the Year

Essential Job Functions:

• Troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions in electrical/mechanical systems (e.g. HVAC, plumbing) and other hotel equipment.
• Conducting ongoing room preventative maintenance program (see maintenance manual for system specifics).
• Reviewing maintenance problems, complaints and work orders to prioritize and schedule work.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing malfunctioning mechanical systems and equipment.
• Inspecting property to identify potential and current needs.
• Estimating department expenditures for budget purposes and assisting with the capital budget process.
• Soliciting bids from contractors and evaluating their proposals. Once contractor is selected and employed, ensuring work is completed to specifications.
• Coordinating with local health, safety, fire, and building inspectors to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Performing preventive maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis.
• Servicing the hotel’s pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters.
• Completing maintenance logs.
• Maintaining the building exterior if not serviced by a contractor (e.g. snow removal, lawn care, painting).
• Supervising and scheduling of any additional maintenance and houseman staff.

Physical Activity:

The physical activity normally entails the following attributes.

Position is expected to:

• Stand more than 2/3 of the time
• Sit less than 1/3 of the time
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Push / pull up to 25 pounds.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Any other duties assigned by Supervisor

Equal Opportunity Employment

Sai Hospitality Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Harassment and retaliation are strictly prohibited. Employees are encouraged to report concerns to management or Human Resources.