Hospitality America · 1 day ago
Chief Engineer
Hospitality America is a leading provider of hospitality management services, seeking a skilled Chief Engineer for their Hampton Inn Downtown Kansas City Crossroads hotel. The role involves ensuring the smooth operation of the hotel and equipment, leading a facilities team, and performing hands-on maintenance tasks.
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Responsibilities
Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing malfunctioning electrical/mechanical systems and equipment
Reviewing maintenance problems, complaints, and work orders to prioritize and schedule work assignments
Monitoring and inspecting assigned work
Inspecting property to identify potential and current needs
Planning and executing on-going appropriate maintenance programs
Servicing the hotel’s pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters
Estimating department expenditures for budget purposes and assisting with the capital budget process
Soliciting bids from contractors, evaluating their proposals, and ensuring work is completed to specifications
Recruit, mentor, train, and support facilities staff
Coordinating with local health, safety, fire and building inspectors to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations
Performing preventive maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis
Maintaining the building exterior if not serviced by a contractor (e.g., snow removal, lawn care, painting)
Listening and responding to guests’ requests or complaints
Qualification
Required
Three years in a maintenance role, that required the troubleshooting and repairing of various systems and equipment such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems preferred
Valid Driver's License
Ability to encourage co-workers to perform their best work in a positive and respectful manner
Self-directed and ability to work independently
Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization's physical premises
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
Paid holidays and vacation time.
401k Retirement Plan.