Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the job include but are not limited to :

• Conducting walk-throughs and visually assessing the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structure of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment
• Informing the General Manager and hotel department heads on a regular basis regarding the specific and overall condition of the building structure, related systems and equipment offering prudent, cost effective proposals for maintaining these systems
• Ensuring all projects, including, but not limited to, routine maintenance, repairs, replacement and renovation projects, are completed on time and according to specifications.
• Testing the salt water pool for chemical balance and operational condition
• Maintaining effective Energy Management and Preventative Maintenance programs and conducting special training for other operating departments on the safe and efficient use of equipment and energy in the hotel
• Working closely with other departments to ensure coordination of activities
• Supervising Engineering associates including hiring, training, evaluations, development and disciplining
• Preparing and adjusting weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecasts
• Reviewing guest comments and ensuring that problems are identified and corrected in a timely manner.
• Responding to guest requests in a timely, professional and friendly manner to help ensure that we are meeting or exceeding guest expectations.
• Acting as the safety coordinator for the entire hotel including ensuring that all emergency equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per standards.
• Maintaining a safe and working environment throughout the hotel for all associates, enforcing safety guidelines and building awareness about safety
• Ensuring compliance with OSHA, Fire & Safety Laws
• Recommending capital expenditures and acquiring bids as appropriate
• Managing expenses within approved budget guidelines
• Assessing critical repairs and facilitating an immediate and cost effective response
• Implementing and managing procedures and practices that ensure quality assurance for work performed by hotel maintenance teams
• Ensuring that there is an adequate inventory of parts, supplies, tools and materials available through effective ordering
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.
• Lead the HAFH Experience
• Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

Supervisory Responsibility :

Responsible for supervision of Maintenance Team.

Independent Judgment Used :

Frequently within the guidelines established by management and to the extent of operating within the Company policies and procedures.

Working Conditions / Environment :

Entire interior and exterior of entire property.