Chief Maintenance Engineer - Huntsville, United States - McKibbon Hospitality
Description
What Makes a McKibbon Chief Maintenance Engineer?As a leading member of the property management team, the Chief Maintenance Engineer is accountable for proper hotel operations.
The Chief Maintenance Engineer guides the workings of the hotel, including (but not limited to) plumbing, electrical, HVAC, pool and general facilities maintenance.
You will report to the General Manager, and you are responsible for maintaining the highest level of quality work to ensure minimal disruption to guests.
A Day in the Life:
You will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the operations and functions of both the interior and exterior areas of the property.
You will perform any necessary construction trades, like plumbing, electrical, carpentry, basic heating and air conditioning, pool maintenance, painting, caulking, etc.
You will occasionally train others in the aforementioned trades.You will follow the guidelines established by McKibbon Hospitality in a manner that offers continued protection of company assets.
You will follow the guidelines established by McKibbon Hospitality to ensure the safety of associates and guests.
You will play a key role in communicating and interacting positively with associates and guests.
Requirements:
3 years' minimum experience in a lead maintenance positionExperience working at a hotel establishment (highly desired)The ability to work independentlyKnowledge and ability to negotiate with a service company or contractors to obtain the best price for servicesThe ability to estimate time (labor) required to complete maintenance workKnowledge of common causes of equipment malfunctionKnowledge of preventative maintenance methods and techniques for preserving equipmentThe ability to test pool and spa chemicalsThe ability to identify appropriate tools, parts, and equipment for use in performing a maintenance jobThe ability to perform basic heating and air-conditioner repair and replacementThe ability to perform basic painting and caulking skillsBasic tool knowledge and the ability to use standard hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, etc.
The ability to communicate in an efficient and friendly mannerProblem-solving skillsThe knowledge and expertise to determine the best action in response to a customer complaint, comment or inquiryThe knowledge and expertise to determine the best time to schedule maintenance jobs in order to properly fix the issue and avoid disrupting the hotel's operationsSkills in the use of fire equipment (fire hoses and hand-held extinguishers)
Skills in conducting fire drills and Life Safety ProgramsMonitoring the performance of a service/contractor to ensure that contracted service is performed satisfactorilyEvaluating and selecting job applicants based on information obtained through personnel questionnaires, resumes, and interviewsObserving employees' work performance for comparison with performance standardsConducting on-the-job trainingCreating a positive and fruitful learning environment that encourages employees to further develop their job skillsPerks & Benefits Beyond the Basics:
We know that hospitality starts from within, and that's why we value the employee experience as much as we value our guests' experience.
From our competitive benefits package to our fun-loving spirit, we strive to create an environment that's equal parts work and play.
Our people will always be our first investment.Our benefits package covers:
Physical & Mental Wellness:
Full Time AssociatesComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and visionLife insuranceShort- and long-term disabilityPaid time off and holidaysWellbeats APP to support physical and mental wellnessFinancial &
Occupational Wellness:
Competitive CompensationBrand and company training classes, workshops and conferences for career growth and development
Full Time: 401K Savings Plan with matching funds
Full Time:
Tuition reimbursement
Personal Wellness:
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