Chief Engineer | Hershey TownePlace Suites

Shaner Hotels is one of the hospitality industry's leading award-winning hotel owner-operators and management companies. Our growing portfolio includes more than 70 full-service, select-service, extended-stay, and resort properties, representing over 8,000 guest rooms across 14 states and three countries. We partner with many of the world's most recognized hospitality brands, as well as distinctive independent hotels, delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.

About the role

This position is with the newest addition to our award-winning portfolio, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hershey, located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. As we prepare to welcome guests, you will help create exceptional stays from day one and grow your hospitality career with an award-winning hospitality leader.

Responsibilities

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts to meet the Company’s business operations.
• Delegate daily work assignments and review priorities and special projects.
• Schedule and perform work in accordance with the preventive maintenance program in rooms, coordinating with the Rooms Division Department.
• Ensure final inspection of all engineering-related work and execution of all work orders.
• Perform engineering staff functions whenever necessary.
• Ensure all safety equipment is in compliance and working order with federal quarterly/annual inspections to city, state, and codes.
• Maintain knowledge of hotel safety procedures and ensure their application.
• Handle chemicals for designated uses/surfaces according to hotel requirements.
• Perform emergency equipment and machinery repair as needed.
• Maintain the proper use, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of all tools.
• Exercise safety precautions when working on equipment (use of safety signs, etc.).
• Maintain the engineering department’s annual budget.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Oversee all aspects of the Engineering department, including the proper operation, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of all heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment.
• Develop, coordinate, and monitor a maintenance program to ensure the safety, security, and comfort of all staff and guests.
• Serve as Safety Committee Chairperson.
• Supervise, train, and manage all Engineering staff.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent; college degree or vocational training a plus.
• Any building trade license/certificate from the state of hotel’s operation preferred.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Minimum two years’ experience as a hotel maintenance engineer. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Knowledge of all mechanical equipment critical to the operation of the building.
• Working knowledge of repair and maintenance regarding health codes; plumbing codes; plant equipment; electrical codes; architectural codes; structural codes; blueprints and wiring/plumbing schematics; building code improvement; mechanical and electrical/safety systems construction; national/local fire codes; proper chemical handling and disposal; power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades; local mechanical codes; OSHA codes and best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interpret manufacturer’s literature for installation, preparation, use, and upkeep of various materials and products used throughout the property.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness, and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to endure abundant physical movements in carrying out job duties.
• Ability to enforce the hotel's standards, policies, and procedures with staff.
• Ability to troubleshoot and use alternatives in emergency situations.
• Ability to handle potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information.