Chief Engineer

If you are a team player with a strong work ethic and a can-do attitude, we want you to apply to join us as a Chief Engineer at the Fairfield Inn Cuero!

The Chief Engineer is responsible for supervising, developing and maintaining the physical structure as well as mechanical & operating systems of the hotel in the continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Being reliable with a keen eye for detail is the first step to getting this job. The ideal candidate will have experience and solid technical knowledge. You must possess manual dexterity and physical stamina.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day leadership to the team.
• Leads the maintenance staff to ensure that the building, equipment and grounds of the hotel are maintained in a safe, economical, efficient and attractive fashion, consistent with hotel and company policies and procedures.
• Plan and perform regularly scheduled inspections in order to direct and complete the work as outlined in the preventative maintenance program and special projects.
• Creating and implementing programs for guest rooms, HVAC / RTUs, laundry equipment, kitchen equipment, general building repairs i.e. painting, drywall, doors & hardware.
• Monitors the level and quality of services performed by outside contractors in accordance with all lease agreements, service contracts and warranties
• Develop and maintain an energy conservation program to minimize expenses.
• Manage the basic sanitation requirements / controls and applications of relevant chemicals.
• Maintains emergency procedures and equipment and assists with the implementation of emergency procedures for the safety of guests and employees
• Conduct monthly inventories and analyze losses and need for purchasing to maximize employee productivity.
• Maintains accurate equipment records to include serial numbers and preventive maintenance programs of all equipment.
• Ensures timely response to maintenance requests for services by guests, employees and management with the goal of keeping the maximum number of rooms available for occupancy.
• Train and ensure that maintenance and other staff members are using proper documentation procedures and are aware of safety procedures including fire panels and electrical shut offs.
• Ensure life safety areas and required inspections are conducted i.e. fire alarm, sprinklers, smoke detectors, emergency lights etc.
• Take ownership of the department and be ready to step in and support employees as needed to ensure efficient operation.
• Perform duties, special assignments and projects as requested by management.

Required Skills

Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.