Chief Engineer

Company: Columbia Sussex Corporation
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

The Hilton Anchorage Hotel is currently seeking a hardworking and knowledgeable Chief Engineer.CHIEF ENGINEER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Familiar and complies with the hotel's mission and standards in performing maintenance activities.
• Maximize maintenance team potential with a balanced focus on operations, guests, employee and owners' satisfaction.
• Represents the engineering department during the daily morning and weekly ops meetings.
• Prioritize, plan, schedule, assign and supervise the engineering department staff.
• Oversee the maintenance tasks, work orders and special projects ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Respond to guest's maintenance needs promptly and ensure guests receive professional, efficient prompt and courteous service to the Hilton standards.
• Maintain the physical appearance and operational efficiency of the hotel including physical, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.
• Installation & maintenance of all equipment related to HVAC, water treatment, fire safety, etc.
• Ensure proper records are kept relating to all plant and equipment for the hotel including repair and service records.
• Prepare reports as required by the Operations Managers, General Manager and Human Resources.
• Ensure that stores have adequate stocks of materials, equipment and tools and are kept in a clean and safe environment.
• Take responsibility for the cleanliness and safety aspects of all plant and mechanical equipment rooms.
• Attend all Facility Management/Property meetings as required, passing on necessary information to the maintenance team in regular junior staff meetings.
• Ensure the proper use and periodic maintenance of all equipment.
• Perform daily and weekly property document inspections.
• Ensure property, grounds, physical plant and work areas are maintained to standard and that all safety equipment and conditions are to code.
• Establish and maintain department equipment and supply inventory levels appropriate to property requirements.
• Train engineering department staff on correct maintenance procedures and assist in repairs as needed.
• Maintain, monitor and test hotel's emergency and security systems, features like fire alarm, CCTV, baggage scanners, etc.
• Discuss with GM and department heads on maintenance status and inspection reports.
• Respond to corporate and management inquiries.
• Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs.
• Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses.
• Coordinate with the equipment suppliers for needed resources.
• Ensure maintenance staff is wearing proper uniforms including a name tag and upholds Hilton hygiene expectations.
• Responsible for quality service, meeting/exceeding financial goals, short- and long-term planning and day-to-day operations.THE IDEAL PERSON TO LEAD OUR MAINTENANCE TEAM SHOULD HAVE:
  • Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering with a positive attitude.
  • Good communication skills and committed to delivering a high level of customer service.EDUCATION:
    • Bachelor of Science, diploma or college degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering preferred.EXPERIENCE:
      • Minimum of 5 years maintenance experience and 3 years supervisory or manager experience in engineering hotel department.Please apply by responding to this ad with your resume or apply in person at:Anchorage Hilton HotelHuman Resources Department500 W. Third AvenueAnchorage, AK 99501We offer great benefits! Paid time off, 401k, medical, dental, vision, employee discounts on hotel rooms, and so much more!We want someone who embodies Hilton Values with warmth characteristics!
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