Chief of Engineering - Warwick Hotel Seattle

Primary Goal - Maintain the entire hotel facility, including the physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, and related equipment in accordance with energy conservation and preventative maintenance programs. Ensure the upkeep of guest areas to maintain an attractive hotel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct walk-throughs and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structure(s) of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment.
• Verify completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces, meeting rooms, ballrooms, outlets, back of the house spaces, and grounds. Verify completion of all repairs, replacement, and renovation projects to offices and employee work areas.
• Assist in hiring, training, supervising, and disciplining department staff and all other staff under direction of the Engineering Department, such as painters, , and groundskeepers.
• Adhere to all corporate-required purchasing policies and controls, including, but not limited to, all outside contractor bids, budgets, and schedules. Follow prescribed safety procedures for personnel and equipment by the company and OSHA.
• Maintain effective Energy Management and Preventive Maintenance programs and conduct special training for other operating departments on the safe and efficient use of equipment and energy in the hotel.
• Inform the General Manager and hotel department heads on a regular basis regarding the specific and overall condition of the building structure(s), related systems, and equipment offering prudent, cost effective proposals for maintaining these systems. Access and input information into a computer and generate reports.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

· Supervise necessary repairs and maintenance throughout the hotel.

· Prepare technical data, bidding, project work, alterations, and repairs for properties. Must have basic knowledge of building codes.

· Actively train in fire prevention, environmental health and safety and engineering systems. Attend all meetings regarding hotel operations, i.e., department, fire, safety, health and quality improvement.

· Oversee daily and weekly payrolls. Prepare departmental manpower schedules.

· Oversee water treatment programs.

· Attend morning walk-arounds as required.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Knowledge of computer accounting programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required.

· Must have a thorough knowledge of all types of mechanical equipment such as chillers, boilers, water softeners, and refrigeration equipment.

· Must have thorough knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems, and maintenance of records of power, water and fuel consumption.

· Must have experience in office procedures, ordering materials, securing bids, and of city codes and other applicable building laws, building construction, blueprint reading, etc.