Chief Engineer - Arlington, United States - Arbor Lodging Management

Description

Job Description

Job Description Description:

Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels across the United States.

We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our culture is focused on connecting our guests with exceptional experiences. We are people-focused, data-driven, and accountable—to our guests and our clients.


Summary:

The Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring proper operations maintenance, service, and repair of all equipment while supporting the goals of guest satisfaction, cost control, and profitability.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Maximize maintenance team potential with a balanced focus on operations, guests, employee and owner's satisfaction
Represent the engineering department during the daily HOD morning meetings
Prioritize, plan, schedule, assign, and supervise the engineering department staff
Respond to guest's maintenance needs promptly and ensure guests receive professional, efficient, prompt, and courteous service to hotel standards
Install and maintain all equipment related to HVAC, DG Sets, Water treatment, Fire Safety, etc.
Ensure proper records are kept relating to all the plant and equipment for the hotel including repair and service records
Take responsibility for the cleanliness and safety aspects of all plant and mechanical equipment rooms
Perform daily and weekly property document inspections
Ensure property, grounds, physical plant and work areas are maintained to standard and that all safety equipment and conditions are to code
Establish and maintain department equipment and supply inventory levels appropriate to property requirements
Provide training to staff on supplies, inventory, maintenance, and ordering procedures
Maintain, monitor, and test hotel's emergency and security systems like fire alarm, CCTV, baggage scanners etc.
Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs
Develop, implement, and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses
Ensure maintenance staff wears proper uniforms with name tag and upholds hotels grooming and hygiene standards
Must know swimming pool maintenance and upkeep - daily record keeping
Must be able to perform minor plumbing repairs
Must be on call and available to work weekends and holidays

Requirements:

Qualifications:
Have a BA or college degree in related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Have 5 years maintenance experience or 3 years supervisory in a hotel environment
Have advanced knowledge of building

management/engineering
Display excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commit to delivering a high level of customer service


Benefits:
Competitive salary
Annual review with increase potential
401k program with company match
Additional benefits may be available


Arbor's Guiding Principles:
Arbor Lodging focuses on Five Guiding Principles to foster a culture where growth, development, and progression thrive within the properties:

Do the Right Thing - Operate and act with integrity in all you do even when it is not convenient.

Lead with Heart - Be kind, passionate and hospitable.
Be Accountable - Take ownership and deliver results.
Aim Higher - Go above and beyond to exceed expectations and pursue thoughtful change.
Celebrate Differences - Embrace diversity; respect individual opinions and ideas.

Arbor Lodging Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Arbor Lodging Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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