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Shaner Hotels · 1 hour ago

Chief Engineer | Madeira Beach Courtyard

601 American Legion Drive, Madeira Beach, FL, 33708, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Shaner Hotels is one of the foremost award-winning hospitality owner-operators and management companies in the hospitality industry. They are seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee the Engineering department, ensuring the proper operation, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical equipment while managing staff and maintaining safety standards.

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Responsibilities

Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company’s business operations

Delegate daily work assignments and review priorities and special projects

Schedule and perform work in accordance with preventive maintenance program in rooms, coordinating with the Rooms Division Department

Ensures final inspection of all engineering-related work and execution of all work orders

Performs engineering staff functions whenever necessary

Ensures 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 application of such

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.)

Maintains the engineering department’s annual budget

Carries out supervisory responsibilities that includes interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Responsible for all aspects of the Engineering department to include 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

Assigned responsibility of Safety Committee Chairperson

Supervise, train and manage all Engineering staff

Qualification

Building trade licenseMechanical equipment knowledgeRepairMaintenance codesSupervisory experienceBilingual English/SpanishTroubleshooting skillsChemical handlingCommunication skillsAttention to detailConfidentiality

Required

High school graduate or equivalent; college degree or vocational training a plus

Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding

Minimum two years' experience as a hotel maintenance engineer

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 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