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Harrison Group Resort Hotels & Restaurants

Chief Engineer

Harrison Group Resort Hotels & Restaurants, Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450

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Harrison Group Resort Hotels & Restaurants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Harrison Group is a 3rd generation family business that has been owned and operated in Ocean City, Maryland, since 1951. The Harrison Group operates over fifteen hotels and seven restaurants from Ocean City, Maryland, Virginia Beach, Corolla, North Carolina, and Jacksonville Beach, Florida. The Harrison Group portfolio is constantly evolving. Yearly renovations take place at all of our properties to enhance and refresh the experience for our guests. Great effort is taken to continually improve our locations, enrich our guest experience, and perfect our hospitality. Beyond our current location, the Harrison Group is always looking to the horizon for new opportunities to expand and transform other markets. Join us on our exciting journey as we continue to evolve and grow.

Harrison Group is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to grow as a company while serving customers throughout our communities. Black, Indigenous and People of Color, women, LGBTQIA+, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Hampton Inn Virginia Beach South

! Freshly upgraded in 2024, our hotel offers a modern and welcoming environment, just steps from the beach. Don’t miss the chance to be part of an exciting new chapter at a beautifully refreshed location!

Job Summary

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of the hotel property and the development, execution, and follow-through of the hotel work order system. The Chief Engineer manages and oversees the maintenance department per standards and guidelines established by the hotel. This role will routinely work extended hours as needed (position is on-call 24/7). This can include but is not limited to evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Chief Engineer Responsibilities

Ensure all required repairs and maintenance performed on all hotel equipment and assets as scheduled or requested by guests, housekeeping, and management. Duties could include HVAC, plumbing, electrical repairs, and general maintenance. Perform preventive maintenance on hotel equipment and assets per set schedule. Develop and maintain effective work orders and other paperwork systems. Hire, train, supervise, coach, and counsel Engineering staff. Schedule Engineering staff, considering expected guest arrivals and departures, occupancy levels, guest service needs, and budgetary guidelines. Ensure all engineering equipment and procedures are understood and performed safely by company guidelines and government regulations. Interface with staff, vendors, and guests to provide efficient and effective results related to repairs and maintenance. Assemble weekly and Period Summary Maintenance Reports and identify and track trends to anticipate future work projects and costs. Administer Safety Training programs, including the facilitation of Emergency Response and other Safety training for hotel staff. Be the hotel's leading source of knowledge related to emergency procedures, including the location of all emergency shut-offs, etc. Assist hotel staff and guest as necessary in case of an emergency. Budget, plan, schedule, coordinate, and supervise projects. Maintain a close working relationship with management and staff from all departments of the hotel. Educate hotel staff on health & safety procedures and policies.

Minimum Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent. Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration. Thorough knowledge and understanding of general repairs and maintenance. Experience with fire and life safety systems. Proven track record working with information technology systems. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal. Scheduling flexibility (this position is on call 24 hours a day). Must be willing to work extended hours to ensure the smooth operation of the Engineering department. Proven ability to communicate and make good judgment calls when evaluating problems and situations to expedite the resolution. Working knowledge of: Air Conditioning and Heating Plumbing codes Electrical codes National/Local fire codes Mechanical codes Blueprints and Plumbing Schematics

Benefits

401k Paid time off Health, life, and dental insurance Bonus opportunities

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