Chief Engineer

Residence Inn Wilmette, IL

Chief Engineer

Wilmette, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Bonus based on performance

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Position: Chief Engineer Job Summary: In charge of the maintenance department. Handles the employees and all projects within the department. Keeps every aspect of the property in good repair and maintains a high quality level of work. Responds to the guest’s needs in a timely and efficient manner. Responsibilities: -Make sure all work orders are completed in a timely manner -Implement preventative maintenance programs for the property/equipment -Know and adhere to hotel/franchise and ZMC Hotels standards -Oversees all staff in maintenance department -Knowledge of fire alarm and evacuation procedures -Tests and maintains water content of swimming pool and whirlpool in accordance with hotel/franchise standards and local Health Department Codes -Maintain parts and supplies inventory, advising General Manager on items needed -Inspects, maintains, and cleans outside grounds, including parking lot, curbs, and landscaping -Inspect and maintain elevators -Knowledge of OSHA procedures and training -Repair furniture and structures such as cabinets, tables, chairs, windows, bed frames, etc. -Does painting, touch-up painting, and finishing of furniture and building -Checks electrical systems such as refrigerator controls, phone systems, televisions, movie systems, key systems, HVAC units and lighting making repairs as necessary -Checks and makes repairs on general plumbing systems such as pipelines, toilets, tubs, sinks, whirlpools, and drains -Solicits bids from contractors, discuss with General Manager, and oversee any work done -Complete a weekly maintenance log -Maintain a clean and attractive work area, uniform, fellow employees, and person -Maintain and test all life safety systems -Must be responsible for security of guests, fellow employees and hotel assets. -Must be CPR certified, SDS trained, and completed AWAIR program -Must perform any other required duties as requested by the General Manager to aid in better operation of the hotel and service to the guests.

    • All duties must be carried out in a safe manner. -Be flexible and adaptable to the changes that will occur to your job -Employee must treat everyone with dignity and respect. -Keep confidential the business functions of the company including, but not limited to, financial status, customer/guest information, employee issues, etc Necessary Skills: -Have a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation available to pick up supplies -Must have basic electrical and plumbing knowledge -Must have an outgoing personality -Must be able to work a flexible schedule -Must be honest and work well with others Physical Requirements: -Stand/walk on feet for 8 hours and work in a restrictive space/environment -Must have eyesight enabling vision both near and far -Finger dexterity for operating machinery and hand tools -Must speak in a clear, understandable voice and hear at a basic level, and understand English -Must be able to bend, stretch arms overhead and lift and/or carry up to 100 pound