Assistant Chief Engineer

Why Work With Us?

Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, STD/LTD, and life insurance coverage available for all full-time employees. Two weeks’ vacation and 401k match after one year of employment.

Travel Incentives: Take advantage of discounted room rates at all Marriott hotels internationally, as well as the Driftwood Hospitality portfolio.

Delicious Perks: We offer a complimentary hot meal during your shift, along with a 20% discount at our on-property Starbucks!

JOB SUMMARY

Assists and acts in the absence of the Chief Engineer to oversee the functionality and safety of the facility, including the physical buildings, mechanical equipment, electrical system/s, heating and cooling systems, life safety systems and grounds in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations. Assigns, verifies and documents the completion of all routine maintenance and repairs in the property maintenance management system. Assists in the execution of capital projects and property rehabilitations. Interviews, trains, supervises, counsels, schedules and evaluates staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications.  The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future.  The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

•            Assist Chief Engineer in directing all facets of Engineering. Keep abreast of brand standards and the competition's products and strengths to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality.

•            Verify completion of routine maintenance on public spaces, meeting rooms, ballrooms, outlets, back of the house spaces, and grounds.  Verify completion of repairs, replacement, and renovation projects to offices and employee work areas

•            Ensure preventative maintenance programs are in place and followed to protect assets and maintenance related problems are promptly and properly addressed. 

•            Inspect and evaluate the condition of the Engineering areas, equipment, and inventories.

•            Walk the property daily to identify issues and to speak with and listen to associates.

•            Be a coach with a positive attitude daily.  Implement, manage, and comply with Company policies, practices, and programs. 

•            Ensure compliance with brand standards and local, state, and national regulations.

•            Ensure optimal levels of quality service and hospitality are provided to guests.

•            Investigate, analyze, and report on all incidents and accidents. 

•            Generates costs comparison and solicits bid/proposals as needed.

•            Assist with directing and promoting an accident prevention program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.  Ensure appropriate sanitary, safety, security and emergency procedures are in place, followed and comply with policies, standards, and regulations.  Ensure the staff is proficient in sanitary, safety, security, and emergency procedures.

•            Notify the Chief Engineer of any potential liability and propose proper course of action to prevent the hotel from incurring any such liability.  Make recommendations to the Chief Engineer on additional safeguards as appropriate.  Practice safe work habits.

•            Ensure associates are properly trained in the use and maintenance of Company assets.

•            Communicates with hotel department heads to become aware of maintenance needs and ensures timely response to internal requests.

•            Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.  Assigns and instructs all direct reports in details of work.  Observes performance and encourages improvement. 

•            Assist in hiring, training, supervising, and disciplining department staff and all other staff under direction of the Chief Engineer.

•            Assist with performing minor and routine painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and other related maintenance activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Experience 

•            3 or more years of related experience in building management/engineering. 

•            This position requires a substantial and successful track record in profitable Engineering management while maintaining integrity and professional bearing. 

•            Familiarity with the hospitality industry practices preferred.

•            Minimum of two years of managerial skills as position involves frequent decisions, meeting of deadline, negotiations of contracts of vendors, analytical ability and the planning, organization development and coordination of large-scale work projects.

Knowledge and Skills

•            The ability to schedule, manage and delegate work effectively and efficiently.

•            Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

•            Ability to read and communicate verbally and in writing

•            Computer literate in MS Word, Excel. 

•            Complex mathematical skills and considerable skills in the use of Excel Spreadsheets and/or calculator to prepare complex mathematical calculations without error, i.e., budgets.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

•            Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for duration of shift.