DescriptionShaner has an immediate opportunity for a Chief Engineer to join our team at our Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER hotel located in Buffalo, NY. The Chief Engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining the maintenance operation for the exterior and interior facilities, including but not limited to life safety issues, electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, HVAC, structural, finishes, landscaping and grounds, and all areas of the hotel's physical plant.
- Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company's business operations.
- Delegate daily work assignments and review priorities and special projects.
- Schedule and perform work in accordance with preventive maintenance program in rooms, coordinating with the Rooms Division Department.
- Ensures final inspection of all engineering related work and execution of all work orders.
- Performs engineering staff functions whenever necessary.
- Ensures all safety equipment is in compliance and working order with federal quarterly/annual inspections to city, state and codes. Maintain knowledge of hotel safety procedures and ensure application of such.
- Handle chemicals for designated uses/surfaces, according to hotel requirements.
- Perform emergency equipment and machinery repair as needed.
- Maintain the proper use, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of all tools.
- Exercise safety precautions when working on equipment (use of safety signs, etc.).
- Maintains the engineering department's annual budget.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities that includes interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications:- High school graduate or equivalent; college degree or vocational training a plus.
- Any building trade license/certificate from the state of hotel's operation preferred.
- Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
- Minimum two years' experience as a hotel maintenance engineer. Supervisory experience preferred.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Knowledge of all mechanical equipment critical to the operation of the building.
- Working knowledge of repair and maintenance regarding health codes; plumbing codes; plant equipment; electrical codes; architectural codes; structural codes; blueprints and wiring/plumbing schematics; building code improvement; mechanical and electrical/safety systems construction; national/local fire codes; proper chemical handling and disposal; power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades; local mechanical codes; OSHA codes and best practices.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to interpret manufacturer's literature for installation, preparation, use and upkeep of various materials and products used throughout the property.
- Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
- Ability to endure abundant physical movements in carrying out job duties.
- Ability to enforce hotel's standards, policies and procedures with staff.
- Ability to troubleshoot and use alternatives in emergency situations.
- Ability to handle potentially hazardous chemicals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000 with 15% Bonus
Work Location: In person
Benefits:- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- 8 Paid holidays
- Marriott Hotel Discounts
- 2 Complimentary night hotel stays per year at any Shaner Hotel property
- 1 Complimentary meal per shift worked
- Located on bus and metro routes.
Requirements- Must be a licensed Chief Engineer in the city of Buffalo.
- High school or equivalent education. Bachelor's degree or related technical school degree is preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in hotel, hospital or building maintenance, including 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to supervise situations and accomplish goals on a timely basis.
- HVAC and CPR Certification are preferred.
- Training in refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical is a must.
Company InformationThe award-winning Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER invites you to experience the city like never before. Boasting an unparalleled downtown location within the LECOM HARBORCENTER complex, our hotel is steps away from Buffalo, New York's most popular attractions - from KeyBank Center to the nightlife and events of Canalside. Intuitively designed rooms and suites include local artwork, platform beds, spa-inspired bathrooms and terrific views. Panorama on Seven, our hotel restaurant, offers seasonal American cuisine, waterfront views and hand crafted cocktails. Additional facilities for your downtown visit include a fully-equipped fitness center; we also feature 6,000 square feet of event space, accompanied by comprehensive planning and catering services. And whether you're here for business or on vacation, you'll be thrilled with our location in the heart of the city's flourishing downtown district; there are countless things to do and see around here, and the Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER places them at your doorstep.
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