Chief Engineer | Hershey TownePlace Suites

Responsibilities

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company’s business operations.
• Delegate daily work assignments and review priorities and special projects.
• Schedule and perform work in accordance with the preventive maintenance program in rooms, coordinating with the Rooms Division Department.
• Ensure final inspection of all engineering‑related work and execution of all work orders.
• Perform engineering staff functions whenever necessary.
• Ensure all safety equipment is in compliance and working order with federal quarterly/annual inspections to city, state and codes, and maintain knowledge of hotel safety procedures.
• Handle chemicals for designated uses/surfaces according to hotel requirements.
• Perform emergency equipment and machinery repair as needed.
• Maintain the proper use, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of all tools.
• Exercise safety precautions when working on equipment (use of safety signs, etc.).
• Maintain the engineering department’s annual budget.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities that include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Be responsible for all aspects of the Engineering department, including the proper operation, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of all heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment.
• Develop, coordinate, and monitor a maintenance program to ensure the safety, security, and comfort of all staff and guests.
• Serve as Safety Committee Chairperson.
• Supervise, train, and manage all Engineering staff.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; college degree or vocational training is a plus.
• Any building trade license/certificate from the state of the hotel’s operation preferred.
• Ability to communicate satisfactorily with guests, management, and co‑workers.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Minimum two years’ experience as a hotel maintenance engineer; supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Knowledge of all mechanical equipment critical to the operation of the building.
• Working knowledge of repair and maintenance regarding health codes, plumbing codes, plant equipment, electrical codes, architectural and structural codes, blueprints and wiring/plumbing schematics, building code improvement, mechanical and electrical/safety systems construction, national/local fire codes, proper chemical handling and disposal, power and hand tools, meters, etc., as it relates to the technical trades; local mechanical codes; OSHA codes and best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interpret manufacturer’s literature for installation, preparation, use and upkeep of various materials and products used throughout the property.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow‑through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to endure abundant physical movements in carrying out job duties.
• Ability to enforce the hotel’s standards, policies and procedures with staff.
• Ability to troubleshoot and use alternatives in emergency situations.
• Ability to handle potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information.