Chief Facilities Engineer

Chief Facilities Engineer

Related Titles: Engineering Director; Maintenance Engineer; Engineering Manager

Reports to: General Manager

Supervises: Facilities Manager, Assistant Engineer, Facilities Maintenance Technician, Housekeeping Manager, Housekeeping

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Ability to diagnose and implement repairs to refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, glass chillers and related items.
• Able to diagnose minor HVAC problems and implement repairs; install thermostats and set programming.
• Can diagnose and implement repairs to commercial ovens electric or gas, fryer units, convection ovens, commercial mixers and other kitchen equipment.
• Can diagnose, trace and resolve electrical problems.
• Ability to diagnose problems and implement repairs to whirlpools and saunas.
• Replace water heaters and handle related plumbing projects.
• Diagnose problems with commercial washers and dryers and make repairs.
• Diagnose and resolve minor computer-related or projection AV problems.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.
• Knowledge and experience bid out and to supervise contractors for renovation and building projects.

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Oversee all mechanical areas of the club facility including, electrical, HVAC systems and related equipment to keep the club functioning at top efficiency. Select, train and supervise engineering staff. Works with the General Manager, Club House Manager, Building Engineer and/or Facilities Manager to oversee all renovation, expansion, and special projects.

Job Tasks/Duties

• Hires, trains and supervises maintenance and repair personnel.
• Hires, trains, schedules, and supervises all housekeeping personnel.
• Schedules workloads and work orders for all areas of the club and its equipment.
• Coordinates with purchasing department to procure parts and items needed for maintenance, completion of work orders and general department supplies.
• Prepares and monitors budgets for the Engineering Department; takes corrective action as needed to help assure that budget goals are attained.
• Attends staff meetings and coordinates efforts to schedule work activities.
• Oversees daily water checks on swimming and whirlpool water and filtering system for positive health protection; supervises maintenance of pool facility.
• Controls key systems.
• Works with planners and contractors and coordinates remodeling of club areas.
• Maintains an ongoing energy management program for the property’s HVAC and lighting systems.
• Assists in checking fire protection systems for proper operation and training personnel for usage.
• Promotes an operational plan for implementation of snow removal and other weather-related occurrences.
• Manages the club’s ongoing preventive maintenance program for HVAC, electric, plumbing, roofing, elevators and all club buildings along with ice machines, laundry equipment, kitchen exhaust hoods, make-up air units and whirlpools and steam rooms.
• Maintains a log for all equipment repairs.
• Serves as liaison between club and regulatory agencies including health and safety inspections and city building department.
• Suggests cost-saving alternatives applicable to maintenance and engineering responsibilities.
• Conducts periodic inspections of engineering-related facilities.
• Interacts with outside contractors.
• Helps develop short- and long-term requirements for repair and maintenance, capital
• replacement and capital requirements.
• Schedules or responds to maintenance requests from club managers or employees.
• Maintains inventory of maintenance supplies.
• Assures that OSHA work requirements are met and that MSDSs are available.
• Attends staff meetings; conducts departmental meetings.
• Completes other appropriate tasks assigned by the General Manager

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Swimming pool certification
• LP Gas station certification

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.
• Frequent repetitive motions.
• Continuous standing and walking.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person