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Assistant Chief Engineer

Fairfield Inn & Suites/Springhill Suites New York Manhattan/Times Square South

338 West 36th Street
New York, NY 10018

570 Room Hotel

Health Benefits, Vacation time, Wellness days, Manager Development Program, Tuition Reimbursements

We are looking for an administrative task master who is not afraid to get their hands dirty!
Compensation: $75,000-$85,000, Full-Time

Summary:                        

The Assistant Chief Engineer will report to the Area Chief Engineer and is responsible for all building and grounds maintenance and renovation, as well as for managing and supervising the maintenance team. The assistant chief engineer is also responsible for safety and security within the building and grounds.

Essential Functions:

  • Conduct daily property walk-throughs and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the hotel's physical structure(s), all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, and any other related equipment.  Arrange plans for repairs of issues discovered.
  • Verify the completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces, meeting rooms, ballrooms, outlets, back-of-the-house spaces, and grounds. Also, verify the completion of all repairs, replacements, and renovation projects to offices and employee work areas.
  • Assist with training/ development, supervise,
  • Assist with disciplining department staff and all other staff under the direction of the Engineering Department.
  • Adhere to all corporate-required purchasing policies and controls, including, but not limited to, all outside contractor bids, budgets, and schedules.
  • Follow prescribed safety procedures for personnel and equipment by the company and OSHA.
  • Maintain effective Energy Management and Preventive Maintenance programs and conduct special training for other operating departments on the safe and efficient use of equipment and energy in the hotel.
  • Inform the General Manager and hotel department heads regularly regarding the specific and overall condition of the building structure(s), related systems, and equipment, offering prudent, cost-effective proposals for maintaining these systems.
  • Prepare departmental work schedules, edit punches, process payroll, living within the budget.
  • Assist with obtaining bids for cap-ex projects.
  • Manage departmental checkbook.
  • Prepare weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual brand-required reports.  Maintain input of information in Service Pro.   
  • Take equipment readings and samples to ensure all systems are operating correctly.  Take action to repair issues discovered. 
  • Train the team to make repairs throughout the building to various systems.
  • Perform general repairs and maintenance as required.   

Education and Experience:

  • Three years of experience in a hotel setting is required. 
  • Requires advanced knowledge of the practices relative to building and grounds maintenance.
  • High School education or equivalent experience.  Trade school experience preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to repair and maintain various pieces of building and grounds equipment. Ability to train others in these same repairs.

Compensation:

The anticipated compensation range for the position for applicants working in NYC is $75-$85K annually. The annual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc.

Perks: 

Health Benefits, Vacation time, Wellness days, Manager Development Program, Tuition Reimbursements

Posted October 9, 2024

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