Chief Engineer

Responsibilities

• Approach all encounters with guests and team members in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Comply at all times with Peachtree Hospitality Management Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Have knowledge and understanding of all department policies and procedures, and communicate and enforce all policies fairly and consistently with staff.
• Supervise and train all engineering staff in SOP’s and Loss Prevention standards.
• Adhere to the annual budget for the department.
• Post all engineering staff schedules and monitor for overtime and changes.
• Develop and implement plans to maintain the property, equipment, grounds, and other assets in an acceptable state of repair.
• Ensure that all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested, and certified per standards.
• Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled promptly and courteously.
• Follow up on all alarms immediately to determine the exact location and cause. Determine emergency status and report findings to the front desk. Take immediate action as necessary.
• Actively participate in energy conservation programs.
• Ensure compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Administer all vendor contracts controlled by the Engineering department.
• Make sure all daily work orders are assigned to the proper engineers, either verbally or in writing.
• Check inventory on parts and keep in stock all mechanical, electrical, and kitchen equipment parts.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of all department policies and procedures.
• Ability to supervise and train engineering staff.
• Experience with maintaining property, equipment, grounds, and other assets.
• Experience with emergency and life safety equipment and systems.
• Ability to handle room maintenance requests and follow up on alarms.
• Experience with vendor contracts and daily work order assignments.
• Knowledge of the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Generous 401(k) retirement match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and Fund.