Assistant Chief Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

Assists department head in managing budget, capital expenditures,
preventative maintenance and energy conservation. Accountable for maintaining
the building and grounds with particular attention towards safety, security
and asset protection. Assigns, tracks and follows up on status of work assigned
to staff and contractors. Helps to increase guest and employee satisfaction
through effective communications and training.

CANDIDATE
PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the engineering
and maintenance or related professional area; technical training
in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.

OR

• 2-year degree from
an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics,
or related major; 2 years experience in the engineering and maintenance
or related professional area; technical training
in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.

CORE WORK
ACTIVIITES

Supporting management of Property
Operations

• Supervises distribution of repair work orders.

• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

• Assists in effectively planning, scheduling and evaluating preventative
maintenance programs.

• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative
relationships with employees.

• Monitors timeliness and quality
of completion of repair work orders.

• Supervises Engineering and related
areas in absence of the Director of Engineering.

• Assists in managing
the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water
treatment, electrical and life safety systems.

• Ensures that regular
on-going communication occurs with employees in order to create awareness
of business objectives, communicate expectations and recognize performance.

• Recommends or arranges for additional services such as painting, repair
work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.

•
Selects and order or purchase new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.

•
Supervises the day to day operations of Engineering and related departments.

Maintaining Property Standards

• Inspect
and evaluate the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type
of work required.

• Maintains accurate logs and records as required.

• Operates generators and fire pumps as necessary.

• Provides
emergency response services 24/7.

• Repairs equipment (e.g.,
refrigeration, laundry) as necessary.

• Ensures all employees have
the proper supplies, equipment and uniforms.

Ensuring
Exceptional Customer Service

• Empowers employees to provide
excellent customer service.

• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all
departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.

• Sets
a positive example for guest relations.

Conducting Human
Resources Activities

• Helps train employees in safety
procedures.

• Supports a departmental orientation program for employees
to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their
job.

• Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job
descriptions for each position.

• Ensures disciplinary procedures
and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating
Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.

•
Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members
with the appropriate skills.

• Participates in the employee performance
appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.

• Uses all available
on the job training tools for employees.

• Solicits employee
feedback.

• Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service,
operational needs and financial objectives are met.