Perks: Competitive competition; annual bonus paid quarterly; 401K with matching funds, health insurance with options, paid PTO, job security and growth opportunities, and Team Member Hotel Discount Program
Ascent Hospitality has an extensive portfolio of hotels and a strong pipeline of new properties and acquisitions, but we’re not about numbers…we’re about people and that remains our foundation. Our culture expresses a memorable experience for all of our Team Members and guests alike. So we’re constantly looking for individuals who work well together for a unified purpose. For our leadership, we’re looking for accomplished individuals with a passion to serve others, strong communicators who clearly understand the needs of others and trendsetters who excel at challenges and change. If this is what you’re all about, consider joining our Team.
Ascent Hospitality is looking for a uniquely qualified hospitality leader to join our team as a Dual Chief Engineer!
The Chief Engineer supervises the operation, maintenance, and repair of the overall hotel operation. This position manages the Maintenance Staff of the hotel, ongoing preventative maintenance projects, renovations, plumbing, painting, sheetrock work, electrical and carpentry. In addition, this position may work with contractors to coordinate renovations, remodeling projects and new construction. This position may also oversee the completion of custodial work as necessary while providing optimum service and satisfaction to hotel guests; showing individual performance effectiveness, and following proper security & liability measures to protect the assets of the hotel and the Company.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for monitoring compliance with state building codes and regulations, OSHA safety codes and adherence to Fire Department standards of safety and evacuation procedures.
- Recruits, interviews and assists in recommending prospective employees, including Engineers, Laborers, Painters, and Carpenters, evaluates job performance and recommends appropriate discipline and rewards.
- Directly responsible for the maintenance and operation of all the equipment on the property site and the building structure itself. This includes refrigeration and air conditioning, the fire alarm system, boilers, primary and secondary power systems, and emergency generators.
- Responsible for the aesthetics of the exterior and interior of the building, continuously evaluates remodeling projects and coordinates. Scheduling labor and material for remodeling and refurbishing projects.
- Performs preventive maintenance and maintains mechanical logs in an organized manner
- Resolves guest’s problems and handles all guest requests in a timely manner and according to hotel Standards
- Coordinate hotel emergency procedures, in conjunction with general manager and Corporate Director of Engineering. Assist in developing an effective emergency plan for hotel. Assist in conducting drills with staff. Assist in training staff on the operation of emergency systems and equipment. Schedule regular inspection and maintenance of all emergency equipment (kitchen hood extinguisher, fire extinguisher, alarm systems etc.).
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Advance knowledge of building management
- Extensive experience installing and troubleshooting electrical switches, operating boilers, and repairing appliances.
- Complete understanding of all building related systems i.e. Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Life Safety
- Remain current on related technology advances that would enhance hotel operations
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
- 3+ years hands on experience
- Hotel experience preferred Knowledge of hotel operations
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