Chief Engineer

Description

Chief Engineer 

Department: Property Operations and Maintenance 

Reports To: General Manager 

FLSA: Exempt 

Job Summary 

The Chief Engineer is responsible for assisting with the operation, maintenance, service and 

repair of equipment as assigned. He/she is also responsible for participating in the preventative maintenance program, handling guest requests and other work orders as assigned. He/she is also responsible for performing the job in a safe and efficient manner and performing trade jobs, such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, etc. May require driving a shuttle van when needed. 

Education & Experience 

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field or equivalent education

• High School diploma or equivalent required. 

• Licensed in a trade preferred (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.). 

• Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state. 

• Supervisory experience preferred.

• Must have an acceptable MVR 

Job Duties & Functions 

• Assist with the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment. 

• Train and supervise the hourly Engineering staff and coordinate all scheduling.

• Coordinate all inspections of the fire safety systems including extinguishers, smoke alarms, etc. to maintain proper safety standards

• Responsible for the work of all staff and contractors or outside laborers.

• Change out light bulbs; perform preventative maintenance for guest rooms to include: vinyl repair, touch up paint, minor furniture repair, tub caulking, tile repairs, etc. 

• Perform preventative maintenance for ice machines, refrigerators, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, HVAC, guestrooms, meeting rooms, the swimming pool and hot tub. 

• Perform plumbing repair, laundry equipment repair, preventative maintenance on all exhaust fans and supply; monitor energy conservation; repair vacuum cleaners and any other small equipment upon request. 

• Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause - determine 

emergency status and report to the Front Desk with findings. 

• Perform other tasks/jobs as assigned by the supervisor or manager. 

Working Conditions/Environment 

The following outlines the work environment employees will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

General 

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; additional details will be specified by the direct supervisor. The associate may also perform other reasonable business duties assigned by their direct supervisor.? 

Dreamscape Hospitality reserves the right to change this job description, job responsibilities, duties, and working hours as needs prevail. 

Dreamscape Hospitality is an at-will employer. This document does not constitute a contract of employment, and nothing contained in this job description issued by Dreamscape Hospitality is intended to create a contract of employment or guarantee employment. is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract.