Chief Engineer - Home2 Suites, Little Rock, AR

Job Purpose

The Chief Engineer is responsible for maintaining the overall operation of the maintenance department and the appearance and working order of the hotel, and is responsible for the administration of the company’s maintenance and life safety programs to include purchasing, preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, hotel security and life safety and supervision of the maintenance department.

Supervisory Duties

• Supervises and coordinates the activities of the maintenance staff department, inspecting work performance to ensure compliance to procedures, policies and expectations.
• Ensures effective scheduling to achieve both financial objectives and maintain product quality.
• Maintains budget and controls departmental expenses, including maintenance contracts, utility expenses.
• Prepares the annual departmental operating budget and Capital plans which support the overall objectives of the hotel.
• Maintains proper operations of the hotel’s equipment and systems, to include life safety, telecommunications, key control, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, power plant, pool, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment and any other related systems and equipment.
• Hires, trains, supervises, coaches and conducts employee performance evaluations of department associates.
• Communicates with Assistant General Manager, OM and/or General Manager on a regular basis regarding the specific and overall condition of the building structure(s), related systems, and equipment offering prudent, cost effective proposals for maintaining these systems.
• Supervises any external contractors who may be employed by the hotel to carry out maintenance work.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards.
• The ability to perform the following: Speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace; read and write to facilitate the communication process; act as a team leader in a team environment; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; perform basic computations; use basic computer skills; possess a thorough knowledge of all types of mechanical equipment, plumbing and electrical systems, maintenance of records of power, water and fuel consumption; have a working knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues, and labor relations, including, but not limited to the following statutes and their comparable state and local laws (where applicable): Title VII, Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, FLSA, ADA, OSHA, FMLA, NLRA.