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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants · 1 day ago

Temporary Chief Engineer

Portland, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is dedicated to creating heartfelt human connections in the hospitality industry. As the Chief Engineer, you will oversee the maintenance of all hotel equipment and systems while leading a team of engineers to ensure optimal operations and safety standards.

HospitalityRestaurants

Responsibilities

Operate, repair, and maintain all equipment, including but not limited to; all pumps, boilers, motors, chillers, electrical systems, refrigeration systems, lighting, hotel appliances, and the hotel physical plant

Repair and maintain the lock and key systems

Perform some minor construction work

Paint all surfaces and equipment, make minor wall covering repairs, and minor furniture touch-ups

Perform necessary inspections and repairs as required and designated to the kitchen and restaurant equipment and furnishings

Maintain day-to-day documentation

Lead staff (for those properties that have staff) by conducting performance evaluations, holding monthly departmental meetings, leading training on both technical and safety systems, building and maintaining your team

Maintain open and positive relationship with the People & Culture Department

Notify your supervisor when parts are needed by using the accurate requisition system or want list as appropriate, including purchasing

Maintain accurate logs of equipment tests, such as fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, etc. Repair and preventative maintenance logs, monthly reports, daily walk reports, meter readings, etc

Any other related duties as assigned by the General Manager or Corporate Director of Engineering

Qualification

Hotel maintenance experienceManagement experienceHigh-rise Fire Safety certificationElectrical systems proficiencyHVAC proficiencyPlumbing proficiencyRefrigeration proficiencyWelding proficiencyBoiler maintenance proficiencyCarpentry proficiencyBasic management abilitiesRead blueprintsProficient in MS Office

Required

A high school diploma and trade school experience preferred

3+ years of hotel maintenance/engineering experience with 2+ years of management experience

High-rise Fire Safety, CFC, and chemical testing certifications

Proficient in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, locksmith, refrigeration, welding, boiler maintenance, chillers, and carpentry with a proven electrical and mechanical aptitude

Maintain accurate readings and logs

Ability to read blueprints and define areas quickly

Be proficient in MS Office and other basic platforms

Basic management abilities and be able to make reasonable decisions