Chief Engineer

About the role

Home2 Suites by Hilton Murrells Inlet is seeking a Chief Engineer to play a critical role in ensuring the hotel and its equipment run smoothly. The position involves leading a small facilities team and having the flexibility to roll up your sleeves and fix problems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing malfunctioning electrical/mechanical systems and equipment.
• Reviewing maintenance problems, complaints, and work orders to prioritize and schedule work assignments.
• Monitoring and inspecting assigned work.
• Inspecting property to identify potential and current needs.
• Planning and executing ongoing appropriate maintenance programs.
• Servicing the hotel’s pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters.
• Estimating department expenditures for budget purposes and assisting with the capital budget process.
• Soliciting bids from contractors, evaluating their proposals, and ensuring work is completed to specifications.
• Recruit, mentor, train, and support facilities staff.
• Coordinating with local health, safety, fire and building inspectors to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
• Performing preventive maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis.
• Maintaining the building exterior if not serviced by a contractor (e.g., snow removal, lawn care, painting).
• Listening and responding to guests’ requests or complaints.

Qualifications

• 3 years in a maintenance role, requiring troubleshooting and repairing of various systems and equipment such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to encourage co-workers to perform their best work in a positive and respectful manner.
• Self-directed and ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary and Bonus.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• 401k Retirement Plan.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.