The award-winning Hyatt Place Fort Worth/TCU is looking for a dynamic Chief Engineer to join its leadership team. The Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring proper operations, maintenance, service, and repair of all equipment, while supporting the hotel’s goals of guest satisfaction, cost control and profitability. He/she is also responsible for overseeing and participating in the Preventative Maintenance program, ensuring that all rooms and public space meet property specifications.
Essential Job Functions:
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Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service oriented manner.
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Maintain regular attendance in compliance with hotel standards, as required by scheduling according to the business levels of the hotel.
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Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming (per brand standards).
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Always comply with standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
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Comply with certification requirements as applicable for position to include: Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR and First Aid.
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Train and supervise the hourly Engineering staff and coordinate all scheduling.
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Review Engineering staff's worked hours for payroll compilation and submit to accounting on a timely basis.
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Focus the Engineering Department on their role in contributing to the guest service scores.
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Motivate, coach, counsel and discipline all Engineering personnel according to hotel standards.
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Conduct all employee performance appraisals according to standards.
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Prepare and conduct all Engineering interviews and follow hiring procedures according to standards.
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Attend weekly staff meetings and provide training on a rotational basis.
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Respond to employee emergency situations using information contained in M.S.D. sheets. Keep M.S.D. sheets current and easily available (with Housekeeping Manager).
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Establish ongoing training for all departments especially Housekeeping, Front Desk and Kitchen to maintain basic upkeep of their departments and equipment.
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Adhere to budgeted or re-forecasted expense allotments, using proper procedures for all purchases and keep all necessary items (light bulbs, name tags, etc.) stocked. Coordinate all inspections of the fire safety systems, including extinguishers, smoke alarms, etc., to maintain proper safety standards.
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Manage energy expenses and continually work towards energy conservation.
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Participate in required M.O.D. coverage as scheduled.
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Ensure that the Preventative Maintenance program is implemented and administered according to standards.
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Evaluate and spot check the work of all staff and contractors or outside laborers.
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Handle guestroom maintenance requests in a timely manner.
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Maintain files and be familiar with all operational manuals and warranty agreements for equipment.
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Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause; determine emergency status and report to Guest Services and/or the General Manager with findings.
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Ensure that employees are always attentive, friendly, courteous and helpful to guests, all other employees and managers.
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Act as emergency contact person.
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Attend monthly all-employee meetings and any other functions required by management.
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Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with managers, employees, and other departments.
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Ensure that pool and spa follow area health codes.
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Always use proper two-way radio etiquette when communicating with other employees; Ensure the proper use of radio etiquette within department.
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Chair Safety Committee, as well as help coordinate fire drills and the training of all employees on safety procedures.
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Establish and maintain key control system.
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Assist housekeeping in stripping rooms, and carting laundry, as needed.
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Run water in hotels with low occupancy on alternating floors weekly and logging for review. All logs must be kept indefinitely.
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Sanitize gym/fitness facility when housekeeping is unavailable.
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Be familiar with the function of each department.
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Conduct daily property tour of the hotel and exterior perimeter for debris and trash removal; Check the lighting and irrigation periodically.
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Handle items for “Lost and Found” according to the standard.
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Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager.
Qualifications:
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At least 3+ years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; high school diploma or equivalent requirement and/or or a 2-year college degree and 2 or more years of related experience.
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Supervisory experience required.
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Current Certification as required by Federal, State or Local governing agents pertaining to trade requirements (i.e. HVAC, pool operation, electrical), property specific.
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Current certification and licensing to operate and repair the hotels boilers and chillers as required by state, city, and local legislation.
Amazing Benefits!
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Paid holidays & paid sick time!
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Vacation time off!
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Education program - if you are looking for a career in Hospitality, you can take advantage of our tuition reimbursement program!
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Medical, Dental, Vision insurance - you may participate in our health benefits after 30 days of employment with us!
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401(k) Retirement Plan - plan your retirement with our generous company match! (terms and conditions apply)
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Hotel Travel Discounts!
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Daily Pay - control when you get paid! Voluntary benefit that let's you access your pay the same day!