Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job Overview

A Chief Engineer is responsible for the daily operations of the Engineering department by developing and implementing strategies and services which meet the needs of owners, employees, and guests. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring the efficient administration and management of all property operations and maintenance functions and monitoring customer satisfaction and loyalty goals, completion of projects, revenue and market share goals, employee satisfaction and retention goals, hotel financial goals and budget.

The person having this position must possess good communication skills, have the ability to resolve conflict, and have a thorough understanding of LINE policies, procedures, and expectations.

Because of the fluctuating demands of the company’s operation, it may be necessary that each employee perform a multitude of different functions; therefore, as an essential part of your position, you will be expected to help others when the occasion arises, just as other employees are expected to help you. Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or as directed.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement strategies and operations for the Engineering department

2. Lead and execute efficient and productive preventative maintenance system

3. Organize, schedule and oversee minor, major, and CapEx repairs across the building including needs of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, kitchen repair, structural, mechanical, HVAC and aesthetic disciplines including painting/drywall.

4. Assess proactive and reactive mechanical needs, determining appropriate repair strategy and, as needed, select vendors and contractors to complete work throughout the building as assigned

5. Establish and execute a preventative maintenance program to ensure all public areas, guest rooms and machinery are serviced and updated according to schedule to prevent major breakdowns

6. Monitor status regularly and adjusts strategies as appropriate

7. Develop a plan for completing routine maintenance and renovations; coordinate work with hotel department managers

8. Identify and select vendors as appropriate

9. Create a safe environment for guests and employees by ensuring that the hotel is maintained in accordance with safety standards

10. Serve as project manager for hotel renovations; coordinate project status with corporate technical services, architects, licensing agencies, contractors, and hotel management

11. Ensure hotel adheres to all regulatory and safety standards by meeting with government and insurance inspectors and taking corrective actions as needed

12. Keep all mechanical, electrical, and structural blue prints up to date

13. Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory and cash control

14. Responsible for interviewing, selecting, training, managing and scheduling personnel

15. Monitor and develop employee performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, conducting counseling, evaluations, setting annual goals and delivering recognition and reward

16. Ensure staff understands their job expectations before holding them accountable

17. Maintain awareness of documentation needed and retained in employee files

18. Be familiar with all safety and emergency procedures including OSHA requirements

19. Attend relevant meetings

20. Must be courteous and gracious, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times

21. Establish and maintain good communications and teamwork with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel

22. Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos and verbal instructions

23. Maintain “open door” communication with employees

Knowledge, Requirements and Skills

1. Prior management role in Engineering or Operations Management

2. At least five (5) years’ relevant experience required as a manager or department head

3. Strong ability in using MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)

4. Experience with payroll control and scheduling, and P&L management

5. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

6. Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English Language

7. Excellent organizational and time management skills and attention to detail

8. Bilingual (English – Spanish) preferred

9. Ability to multitask, work well under pressure, be a team player

Working Conditions/Environment

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

2. The person having this responsibility may have to lift up to 40lbs on an occasional basis

3. The person having this position may have to sit for eight (8) hours, stand and/or walk, push, kneel, bend, balance, squat, reach and stretch for one (1) hour per day

4. The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an Employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Doors Are Yours to Open

The LINE, Ned US and Saguaro portfolio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We welcome applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, sexual orientations, parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and those who bring diverse viewpoints to our business.