Job Summary
The Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring proper operations, maintenance, service and repair of all equipment, while supporting the Avion Hospitality goals of guest satisfaction, cost control and profitability. He/she is also responsible for overseeing and participating in the Preventative Maintenance program, ensuring that all rooms and public space meet Avion Hospitality standards. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates, overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.
Exempt managers must customarily and regularly direct the work of at least 3 full-time associates or their equivalents. Primary duties must consist of administrative, executive, or professional tasks more than 50 percent of the time and job duties must also involve the use of discretion and independent judgment more than 50 percent of the time.
Education & Experience
High School diploma or equivalent required.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 2-year college degree and 3 or more years of related experience; or a 4-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience.
Supervisory experience required.
Current Certification as required by Federal, State or Local governing agents pertaining to trade requirements (i.e. HVAC, pool operation, electrical), property specific.
Current certification and licensing to operate and repair the hotels boilers and chillers as required by state, city, and local legislation.
Must have a valid driver's license for the applicable state.
Job Duties & Functions
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Avion Hospitality standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards).
Comply at all times with Avion Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
Comply with certification requirements as applicable for position to include: Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR and First Aid.
Train and supervise the hourly Engineering staff and coordinate all scheduling.
Focus the Engineering Department on their role in contributing to the guest service scores.
Motivate, coach, counsel and discipline all Engineering personnel according to Avion Hospitality standards.
Conduct all 90-day and annual employee performance appraisals according to Avion Hospitality standards.
Attend weekly staff meetings and provide training on a rotational basis using the steps to effective training according to Avion Hospitality standards.
Ensure that the Preventative Maintenance program is implemented and administered according to Avion Hospitality standards.
Maintain files of and be familiar with all operational manuals and warranty agreements for equipment.
Ensure that employees are at all times attentive, friendly, courteous and helpful to guests, all other employees and managers.
Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager.
Working Conditions/Environment
The following outlines the work environment employees will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Physical Requirements
Associate is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
Associate is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather.
Associate is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the employee to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
Associate is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, additional details will be specified by the supervisor. The associate will also perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Management reserves the right to change this job description, job responsibilities, duties, and working hours as needs prevail.
Avion is an at-will employer. This job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract.
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