Chief Engineer

Job Description

Raines Co. - Your Future is Now

Position Summary: The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall maintenance of all hotel facilities and directs, coordinates, and performs routine preventive and emergency repairs to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of hotel operations.

We offer Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, a generous PTO program, points-based bonus, daily pay, an Employee Referral bonus program, and the opportunity to join a winning culture recognized for rewarding our best with opportunities to advance their career within the company.

Established in 1988 as a family-owned business, we have grown into a fully integrated development, management, and investment company that develops, operates, and owns the world’s leading hotel brands as well as boutique hotels. Raines has maintained a family-oriented culture that believes in building relationships with our associates, with our partners and within the communities where we operate.

Responsibilities:

Train and supervise the hourly Engineering staff and coordinate all scheduling

Review Engineering staff's worked hours for payroll compilation and submit to accounting on a timely basis

Focus the Engineering Department on their role in contributing to the guest satisfaction

Motivate coach counsel and discipline all Engineering personnel according to company standards

Prepare and conduct all Engineering interviews and follow hiring procedures

Attend weekly staff meetings and provide training on a rotational basis

Respond to employee emergency situations using information contained in M.S.D. sheets. Keep M.S.D. sheets current and easily available (with Executive Housekeeper)

Establish ongoing training for all departments especially Housekeeping Front Desk and Kitchen to maintain basic upkeep of their departments and equipment

Adhere to budgeted expense allotments using proper procedures for all purchases and keep all necessary items (light bulbs name tags etc.) stocked

Coordinate all inspections of life-safety systems including extinguishers smoke alarms etc. to maintain proper safety standards

Manage energy expenses and continually work towards energy conservation

Ensure that the Preventative Maintenance program is implemented and administered

Evaluate and spot check the work of all staff and contractors or outside laborers

Handle guestroom maintenance requests in a timely and efficient manner

Maintain files of and be familiar with all operational manuals and warranty agreements for equipment

Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause; determine emergency status and report to Guest Services and/or the General Manager with findings

Ensure that employees are at all times attentive friendly courteous and helpful to guests all other employees

Act as emergency contact person

Attend monthly all-employee meetings and any other functions required by management

Coordinate fire drills and the training of all employees on safety procedures

Establish and maintain key control system

Conduct daily property tour of the hotel and exterior perimeter for debris and trash removal; Check the lighting and irrigation periodically

Interact with outside contacts:

Guests – to ensure their total satisfaction

Owners and/or Principals – regarding operational updates and current issues

Vendors – to resolve any vendor performance issues, etc.

Regulatory agencies – regarding safety and compliance matters

Other contacts as needed (Professional organizations, community groups)

Qualifications:

Minimum five years of progressive experience in hotels or related fields or a 2-year college degree and three or more years of related experience, or a 4-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience

Supervisor experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office or similar computer applications

Current certifications as required by Federal, State or Local governing agents pertaining to trade requirements (HVAC, Pool Operation, etc) preferred

Prior Chief Engineer experience preferred

Experience leading teams in all areas of maintenance preferred

Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation and the ability to run off-property errands with minimal notice

Must speak English fluently

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

Mathematical skills include basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages and variances. Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are often used

Ability to effectively multi-task

Raines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pre-employment background check required.

Full-time