We are looking for a Chief Engineer who will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of our property, machinery and equipment. 

The Chief Engineer is responsible for leading a maintenance team in providing excellent service to our guests, while maintaining the operations of the building.

JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for overall operations of engineering department including recruiting;  training and development; payroll, department labor budget and hotel capital budget.
• Responsible for compliance of hotels internal and external audits related to: Safety & Security, Quality Assurance, Fire Inspections, Hotel Major Equipment, OSHA and ADA
• Responsible for overseeing capital construction and major maintenance projects.
• Responsible to maintain and refine the preventive maintenance program.
• Responsible for establishing relationship with vendors and monitor vendors to assure quality, delivery, warranties, upgrades, etc. are consistently utilized. Work closely with vendors to assure proper pricing, delivery and maintenance.
• Responsible for obtaining competitive bids for all supplies and work orders.
• Responsible for training Hotels Safety and Security procedures to Managers, MOD and Security Staff.
• Position reports to Director of Operations, GM, with dotted line reporting to the Corporate Director of Engineering. 
• As leader of the department, might be required to work day/night shifts and weekdays/weekends if necessary      

 JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 to 4 years of Engineering Management experience in a hotel setting
• High School Diploma or equivalent – Bachelor’s Degree or Technical School experience preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to repair and maintain various pieces of building and grounds equipment – ability to train others in the same repairing
• Ability to operate mechanical equipment and various tools
• Present technical information that requires approval
• Must be able to lift or move 25-50 lbs.
• Must have NYC FSD Certification
• Must have any government required licenses, certificates or permits