Chief Engineer

Overview

City, State:
Flushing, New York

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000

PURPOSE

The CHIEF MAINTENANCE is responsible for overseeing all aspects of facility maintenance operations to ensure the safety, functionality, and efficiency of building systems, equipment, and infrastructure. This executive-level role provides strategic direction for maintenance policies and procedures, leads capital improvement projects, manages a team of engineers and technicians, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.

• Oversee the implementation of all property and equipment repairs and preventative maintenance, monitor life safety systems.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance.
• Respond to guests’ questions, complaints or requests in a courteous and timely manner.
• Perform maintenance and repair work on the interior and exterior of the building, hotel rooms and contents, laundry and kitchen/refrigeration equipment, lighting, heating/air conditioning (HVAC) ventilation, water treatment systems and swimming pools.
• Schedule staff to perform Preventive Maintenance Program and enforce procedures that ensure security of inventory such as tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions, etc.
• Monitor supplies and inventory to minimize waste and ensure equipment is prepared and operational for the next shift.
• Monitor work order volume and prioritize assignments for the team as necessary.
• Inspect work assignments of maintenance staff to ensure work is completed timely and within specifications.
• Manage shift operations including staff scheduling, training and coaching.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with prescribed work, break and meal periods.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming and dress code compliance.
• Perform any other duties as requested by supervisor.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies. Other competencies may be required.

• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Applies feedback to improve performance.
• Work is accurate, thorough, and neat.

• Meets or exceeds productivity standards.
• Assists staff in achieving their personal productivity expectations.

• Observes and adheres to safety and security procedures, promoting a safe work environment.
• Provides proper safety and security training to staff.
• Practices and enforces proper safety techniques.

• Seeks out new assignments and assumes additional duties when necessary.
• Undertakes self-development activities.
• Includes appropriate people in decision-making.

• Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Works effectively with other departments to accomplish goals.

• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations.
• Demonstrates the desire and ability to provide high quality service to both internal and external customers.

• Makes self available to staff to answer questions and provide direction.
• Delegates work assignments and follows up to ensure completion.
• Develops staff so that successful customer service scores are achieved.

• Able to communicate effectively with staff and other departments.
• Practices attentive and active listening with all employees.
• Able to read and interpret written information.

• Performs work with little or no supervision; works independently.
• Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Follows instructions and responds to management direction.

High school diploma or GED; or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

General knowledge of repairing/replacing plumbing systems, HVAC equipment, refrigeration and all kitchen equipment. Knowledge of swimming pool maintenance and correct chemical balance.

Ability to interpret and perform basic computer functions, including MS Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel. Possess Pool Certificate, CPR and AED.

The work environment normally entails the following:

• Indoor or outdoor work environment.
• Moderate to high noise levels consistent with hotel environment.
• Workshop environment.

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

During the course of performing the physical demands of this position, associates are expected to observe and adhere to safety and security procedures, promoting a safe work environment.

• May be required to work in various environments including mechanical rooms, rooftops, pool and outdoor areas.
• Must be able to walk, stand, and lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• On-call availability and occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
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