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Ascent Hospitality

Chief Engineer

Ascent Hospitality, Montgomery, Alabama, United States, 36136

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ensure a smooth operation and guest experience

Responsible for monitoring compliance with state building codes and regulations, OSHA safety codes and adherence to Fire Department standards of safety and evacuation procedures.

Recruits, interviews and assists in recommending prospective employees, including Engineers, Laborers, Painters, and Carpenters, evaluates job performance and recommends appropriate discipline and rewards.

Directly responsible for the maintenance and operation of all the equipment on the property site and the building structure itself. This includes refrigeration and air conditioning, the fire alarm system, boilers, primary and secondary power systems, and emergency generators.

Familiar with and complies with the mission and standards of hotel maintenance

Effectively direct maintenance staff and assign tasks

Ability to operate with budget and labor expenses

Responsible for the aesthetics of the exterior and interior of the building, continuously evaluates remodeling projects and coordinates. Scheduling labor and material for remodeling and refurbishing projects.

Ability to identify maintenance and repair issues and initiate work orders

Reports and follows up on maintenance deficiencies

Complete work orders and all necessary assigned repairs

Performs preventive maintenance and maintains mechanical logs in an organized manner

Responsible for correct use of office equipment, EMS system and Life Safety Systems

Resolves guest’s problems and handles all guest requests in a timely manner and according to hotel Standards

Coordinate hotel emergency procedures, in conjunction with general manager and Corporate Director of Engineering. Assist in developing an effective emergency plan for hotel. Assist in conducting drills with staff. Assist in training staff on the operation of emergency systems and equipment. Schedule regular inspection and maintenance of all emergency equipment (kitchen hood extinguisher, fire extinguisher, alarm systems etc.).

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Advance knowledge of building management

Extensive experience installing and troubleshooting electrical switches, operating boilers, and repairing appliances.

Complete understanding of all building related systems i.e. Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Life Safety

Remain current on related technology advances that would enhance hotel operations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, climb, bend, lift, push pull, talk, walk in cramped areas and exposed to noisy locations susceptible to extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Must be able to operate in mentally and physically stressful situations

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

College degree or college courses related to engineering helpful

Vocational Schooling, certification and or related experience in HVAC, plumbing and carpentry

3+ years hands on experience

Hotel experience preferred

Knowledge of hotel operations

Leadership skills

Effective verbal and written communications skills

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