Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer directs the Engineering Department and maintains all facilities according to hotel policies and procedures. The Chief Engineer is also responsible for planning, supervising, and inspecting repairs for the facility, recommending facility upgrades and conversions to reduce costs, improve efficiencies and conserve energy.

Key Responsibilities will be:

· Ensure proper operations, maintenance, service and repair of all equipment.

· Delivery of consistently high standard facilities.

· Lead and develop maintenance staff.

· Create a service environment for large facility maintenance

· Attention to detail with administrative, cost control & safety requirements.

· Ability to multi-task and prioritize.

· Flexibility. This isn't an 8-5 position

· Salary will be based upon experience.

Requirements:

· 3-5 years of building experience, with increasing responsibility. Hotel experience preferred.

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· Skilled in proper and safe use of all tools, equipment, materials, chemicals and products relating to the department.

· Strong technical skills in HVAC, plumbing & electrical, carpentry.

· CPO Preferred (Certified Pool/Spa Operator) Building maintenance background desired.

· Fluent in English - written and verbal communication.

· Two years management experience.

· Familiar with basic employment law regulations.

· Valid driver’s license for applicable state.

· Any and all state and local age and licensing requirements must be met.

· Prefer local as there will be no relocation benefit offered.

· Familiar with chemical treatments, control systems, water systems, refrigeration and compressors.

· Considerable knowledge of OSHA standards and their applications.

· Be able to maintain relationships with outside vendors, and contractors.

· Able to work successfully with all other departments.

· Organized, and strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

· Must be flexible to cover all shifts.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL – 2-year degree or Vocational Education and Universal EPA Certification

EXPERIENCE – Technical, Management, Customer Service

SKILLS – Technical, Strong interpersonal skills, written & oral communications, analytical skills, ability to perform well under pressure, moderate level skillset of facility maintenance, and moderate computer operation skills.

Work Conditions

PHYSICAL DEMAND - Ability to lift heavy objects, full functionally for long periods of time. Ability to climb, works in a prone position, access equipment from floor to ceiling, use computer and hand tools.

ANALYTICAL DEMANDS – Ability to figure out possible solutions to complex problems quickly

Crowne Plaza Downtown Orlando is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person