DoubleTree Times Square West Hiring for Assistant Chief Engineer – DoubleTree Times Square West at New York, NY Full Time

ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER

SUMMARY:

As an Assistant Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for all maintenance issues within the hotel, daily, maintenance checks, and repairing mechanical equipment to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. An Assistant Chief Engineer will also be required to coordinate renovation projects and develop emergency programs. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for maintenance issues within the hotel
• Perform daily checks around the hotel
• Conduct lift emergency release procedures as required
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment within the hotel
• Ensure good relationships are built with internal and external customers
• Maintenance of all hotel fixtures and fittings to ensure they are in safe condition and take action when any unsafe situations arise
• Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs
• Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses
• Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed cost-effectively
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned
• Responsible for the health and safety of the hotel
• Ensure monthly safety inspections take place and employees are trained accordingly
• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• Reads learns, understands, and refers to the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Each associate will be required to follow the rules as found in the M&R Employee Handbook. Performs other duties as assigned by management, of which employee is capable of performing

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years’ experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) /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.

An Assistant Chief Engineer is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

• Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on their own
• Previous experience in a management role
• It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
  • First Aid
  • Vocational training in engineering or similar field