Chief Engineer - Multi-Property

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Overview:

As the Chief Engineer and the leader of our Maintenance & Transportation Departments here at Holiday Inn KCI Airport/KCI Expo Center/Atwell Suites KCI, your leadership and support of the maintenance & transportation teams are essential to our overall success! The Chief Engineer is responsible for leading and directing all maintenance and transportation department operations across all three properties. Maintain property appearance, vehicles, equipment, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical systems. Identify life/safety equipment and procedures, and report any concerns to the General Manager (GM) and/or ownership. Responsible for maintaining basic systems operation and completing repairs to other building components that influence guest services.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedule and assign daily workload, support and monitor the productivity of maintenance & transportation staff.
• Perform and assist in the assignment and completion of preventative facility, and vehicle maintenance work orders including, but not limited to; HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, coolers, ice machines, vehicle tune-ups, etc.
• Confirm timely completion of all assigned maintenance requests and provide direction to maintenance team regarding tasks needing attention.
• Maintain a safe facility by regularly inspecting grounds, parking lot, mechanical equipment rooms, and company vehicles.
• Ensure all required annual inspections are completed for code compliance, including but not limited to the boiler, elevator, swimming pool, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency lights, OSHA, and health codes; ensure all reports are submitted to the GM.
• Be knowledgeable of and comply with all safety, OSHA standards and procedures, and all performance standards for the department and property.
• Hire, train, and manage maintenance & transportation departments, ensuring staffing levels are appropriate for occupancy; perform staff evaluations, help monitor and supervise progress.
• Participate in all required and requested hotel department meetings, as per General Manager.
• Create and maintain a positive work environment through team building and serve as a role model for staff.
• Support your team with a “Hands On” approach during shifts. Perform daily maintenance functions as routine. Lead by example.
• Professionally represent the hotel and property while on property and out in the local community.
• Facilitate the completion of seasonal work; ice and snow removal of parking lot, sidewalks, and grounds clean-up, site preparation and close-out, and assist in upkeep/repairs to irrigation system and components.
• Serve guests as needed and directed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualification Standards:

• The individual must possess the job knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job.
• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree/higher education certificate preferred.
• 2-3 years supervisory experience required.
• Maintenance and HVAC experience required.
• Valid Class E (or higher) driver’s license required. Must be insurable according to insurance company standards.
• Boiler, pool, CPR, and refrigeration certifications preferred, or to be obtained after employment.
• Read and write numbers and basic English, to record meters and interpret work order requests.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple programs & properties, ongoing projects, and staff members.
• Able to use computer proficiently.

Physical Requirements:

• Push and pull heavy equipment, up to 100 lbs., for periods of time.
• Independent lifting of loads up to 60 lbs. and combined lifting in excess of 60 lbs.
• Walk throughout entire property, including stairs, and stand on feet for long periods of time up to entire shift.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, climb, bend, crouch/stoop, twist and reach for extended periods of time.
• Possess manual dexterity to operate necessary equipment.

Schedule:

• Full-Time
• Holidays as needed
• Overtime as needed

IHG One Pass Perk:

As a member of the IHG Family of brands, Holiday Inn KCI Airport/Atwell Suites KCI employees are eligible to book discounted stays at IHG-branded hotels around the world using the IHG One Pass Program! Even more exciting, you can also share your benefits with the people you care about most.With the IHG One Pass program you get to select Pass Holders – your Plus One shares many of the same benefits you get, and Five Friends share access to the IHG One Pass Friends Rate.