Engineer Supervisor

Engineer Supervisor at HEI Hotels & Resorts

About Us

Imagine yourself in 1930s Chicago. Chicago celebrated its centennial by hosting the world’s fair in 1933. The speakeasies and gangsters were thriving. It was a distinguished time in Chicago’s history. The Gwen has a glorious past and an even more glorious future. Rooted in the history and heritage of downtown Chicago in the 1930s, the Gwen serves as a city emblem of this golden era and yet is poised to bring luxury to a future generation of worldly travelers.

This unmistakable inspiration comes to life with our historic façade, famously created by sculptress Gwen Lux in 1928. A female artisan making a mark in a predominantly 1930s, male design city depicts an exciting atmosphere of change. The building has been home to many stories in an illustrious past. Health, dental and vision are just a start. We offer unlimited career potential, top-of-the-line training, free lunch, Ventra Transit Benefit and we also provide your uniforms.

Now we’re inviting you to re-create the Gwen experience. Let it be a canvas for your own personal stories.

Overview

Maintain all building related systems and the building envelope to ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates and vendors. Ensure compliance with company Engineering Assumptions/Culture, preventative maintenance programs and procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, Mission Vision and Values as well as all Building/Fire/Health Department codes. Maintain building complex as energy efficient as possible constantly looking for ways to save energy.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assume control of the Engineering Department when the Chief Engineer is not available.
• Understand all building related systems and equipment – Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Life Safety, IT, HVACandR, Kitchen, Laundry, Pool, etc.
• Follow company preventative maintenance procedures and guidelines for guestrooms, equipment, public space, grounds, landscaping, and building envelope.
• Maintain engineering related check book accounting procedures to ensure department operates within budgeted guidelines while maintaining required stock of supplies and materials.
• Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
• Effectively supervise, train, and assign tasks to and follow-up with engineering staff to ensure maximum productivity.
• Understand the engineering records and filing system to support RandM Budget, PM Programs, Capital Budget, Capital Projects, Life Safety Systems and Inspections.
• Monitor and maintain all Engineering Spaces in a safe, clean, organized, energy efficient manner.
• Tour hotel complex daily identifying items requiring engineering, housekeeping or other departmental actions.
• Considered the property expert on all Life Safety related items, trains all managers in these areas.
• Understand all Brands related issues and procedures; as well as all Brand related GSS, GSI, AYS, DTS problem tracking procedures and is working to correct them.
• Basic understanding of elementary accounting procedures.
• Basic understanding of PC operation and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and internet use.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations, seen as a strong leader throughout the hotel.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• Vocational schooling, military training, certification and/or experience in building related trades required in 1 or more of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience at a comparable location.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long‑range planning.
• Be skilled in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, drywalling, painting, plumbing, roofing and landscaping with or without reasonable accommodation.
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