Assistant Hotel Chief Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Hilton Charlotte University Place is hiring an Assistant Chief Engineer. The Assistant Chief Engineer plays a key role in ensuring compliance, developing maintenance procedures, and managing budgets. This is a "hands-on" maintenance role. If you like to train, develop, support, and assistant with PM Programs this is the position for your. Apply today.

$50,000 yearly

• Uses and teaches the methods, practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in a variety of building and mechanical trades.
• Should also know the occupational hazards present in the use of power tools and equipment, and be able to follow the necessary safety precautions to operate safely and effectively with these potential hazards.
• Completes repairs and maintenance of furniture and fixtures within the hotel. Follows all safety and security measures. Reports or corrects any hazardous conditions observed immediately. Maintains guidelines for training checklists in the department.
• Observe and follow procedures and protocols for emergencies. Diagnoses malfunctions and defects in mechanical and similar equipment and determines adequate corrective measures.
• Assigns and supervises the work of the Engineering team.
• Communicates effectively with staff and leadership. Communicates professionally with guests and coworkers.
• Assists with interviewing and selecting new maintenance staff.
• Oversees the maintenance staff, including discipline and retraining when necessary, in conjunction with handbook policies and procedures.
• Conducts quality inspections of the property and makes recommendations regarding safety, security, and facility improvements.
• Responds to work orders in a timely manner.
• Trains all maintenance staff.

• Maintains 5+ years of experience as a maintenance engineer or technician, or similar position, preferably in a hotel/lodging environment.
• Possession of HVAC and pool care certifications is preferred.
• Strong background in maintenance engineering.
• Experience in a hotel or similar environment is a plus

Our lakeside hotel is located in Charlotte, NC, a half-mile from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte and steps from The Shoppes at University Place. PNC Music Pavilion and the Charlotte Motor Speedway are 10 minutes away. Features include a seasonal outdoor pool, patio seating with fire pits, a café serving Starbucks coffee, an on-site restaurant/bar, 20,000 square feet of meeting/event space, a 24-hour fitness center, and walking trails. Since 1987, Hilton Charlotte University Place has continued to welcome guests from all over the world for meetings, conventions, social gatherings, weddings, and more!