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Highgate Location:
Residence Inn Bothell, 11920 NE 195th St., Bothell, WA 98011 Overview
The Chief Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the engineering division. In the absence of the Director, the assistant will assume the administrative, financial and operating aspects of the hotel as they relate to engineering. Responsibilities
Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in a safe and acceptable state of repair. Ensure the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws. Supervise and train all Engineering staff in Customer Service, Empowerment, Standard Operating Procedures and Loss Prevention. Create and post all Engineering staffs schedules. Create and adhere to annual budget for department. Assist in developing financial forecasts and actively participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings. Create and implement preventative maintenance program for all hotel equipment. Ensure all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per Highgate Hotel standards. Actively participate in energy conservation programs. Review all guest and meeting planner comment cards to ensure problems are identified and corrected in a timely manner. Ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Assist with the administration of all vendor contracts controlled by the engineering department. Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner. Follow up on all alarms immediately to determine the exact location and cause. Determine emergency status and report findings to Front Desk. Take immediate action as necessary. Assist as necessary with special projects and renovations. Support and participate in all Highgate Hotel programs and Safety Committee participation as required. Qualifications
At least 3 years of progressive facilities management experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 2-year college degree and 1 year of related management experience. High school diploma or equivalent required. Stationary Engineer’s license if required by local code. HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required. Long hours sometimes required. Maintains a warm and friendly demeanor at all times; effective verbal and written communication with all levels of staff and guests. Ability to multitask, prioritize departmental functions and meet deadlines. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing nametags. Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. Must be able to handle problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary. Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information from various sources to meet objectives and maintain confidentiality where required. Perform other duties as requested by management.
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Chief Engineer
role at
Highgate Location:
Residence Inn Bothell, 11920 NE 195th St., Bothell, WA 98011 Overview
The Chief Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the engineering division. In the absence of the Director, the assistant will assume the administrative, financial and operating aspects of the hotel as they relate to engineering. Responsibilities
Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in a safe and acceptable state of repair. Ensure the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws. Supervise and train all Engineering staff in Customer Service, Empowerment, Standard Operating Procedures and Loss Prevention. Create and post all Engineering staffs schedules. Create and adhere to annual budget for department. Assist in developing financial forecasts and actively participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings. Create and implement preventative maintenance program for all hotel equipment. Ensure all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per Highgate Hotel standards. Actively participate in energy conservation programs. Review all guest and meeting planner comment cards to ensure problems are identified and corrected in a timely manner. Ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Assist with the administration of all vendor contracts controlled by the engineering department. Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner. Follow up on all alarms immediately to determine the exact location and cause. Determine emergency status and report findings to Front Desk. Take immediate action as necessary. Assist as necessary with special projects and renovations. Support and participate in all Highgate Hotel programs and Safety Committee participation as required. Qualifications
At least 3 years of progressive facilities management experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 2-year college degree and 1 year of related management experience. High school diploma or equivalent required. Stationary Engineer’s license if required by local code. HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required. Long hours sometimes required. Maintains a warm and friendly demeanor at all times; effective verbal and written communication with all levels of staff and guests. Ability to multitask, prioritize departmental functions and meet deadlines. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing nametags. Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. Must be able to handle problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary. Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information from various sources to meet objectives and maintain confidentiality where required. Perform other duties as requested by management.
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