Job Summary

The Chief Engineer is responsible for maintaining the entire hotel facility, including physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and related equipment. This individual ensures the upkeep of guest areas and maintains an attractive hotel. S/he manages all rehabilitation, expansion and special projects, and provides for consistent, cost-effective maintenance programs that ensure the Hotels' safe and efficient operation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Including, but not limited to:

• Maintenance and preventative maintenance of hotel interior and exterior, including parking lot signage, lighting, common areas, electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Reviews maintenance problems, complaints and work orders to prioritize and schedule work.
• Inspects property to identify potential and current needs.
• Solicits bids from contractors and evaluates their proposals. When contractor is selected and employed, ensures that work is completed to specifications.
• Coordinates with local health, safety, fire, and building inspectors to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Performs preventive maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis.
• Services the hotel’s pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters.
• Completes maintenance logs.
• Maintains the building exterior if not serviced by a contractor (e.g. lawn care, painting).
• Supervises and schedules maintenance staff.
• Has the ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.
• Completes duties and confirms on daily checklist as assigned.
• Various other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

• Hotel maintenance experience preferred. Other maintenance experience may be considered.
• Strong customer service skills and professional demeanor required.
• Ability to meet all physical requirements noted below.

Strand Core Values

All employees are expected to embody the values listed below with everyone they encounter and to support the company mission to Develop Prosperous, Lasting Relationships.

RESPECTFUL

ADAPTIVE

SERVICE

ACCOUNTABLE

UNIFIED

DEDICATED

Core Competencies

• Safety & Security
• Leadership
• Problem Solver
• Job Knowledge
• Strong Communicator/Listener

Work Environment

• Physically demanding job that includes both indoor and outdoor responsibilities, estimated at 80% indoor and 20% outdoor. Must be able to withstand frequent extreme changes in temperature.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing loads up to 50 lbs
• Frequent climbing of stairs, use of ladders, standing, walking, reaching, bending, trunk rotation, sitting, squatting, kneeling, crawling and use of forceful grip
• Frequent use of phone and communication radio
• Frequent use of vision; peripheral, close, depth, distance, ability to adjust focus
• Occasional use of PC, mouse and keyboard, fine motor skills required

It is the policy of Strand Hospitality Services not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

This is not an employment contract.