Chief Engineer

Description

Lead Our Hotel's Success as Chief Engineer
Join the award-winning team at Homewood Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Southpointe and lead the maintenance operations that keep our guests comfortable and our hotel performing at its best. 

Maintenance & Property Operation  

• Maintenance operations for the hotel, including but not limited to: refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventative maintenance, hotel rooms, A\C and heating units, ice machines, swimming pools, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, water softeners, roof exhausts, electrical substations, etc.
• Supervise assigned associates including hiring, termination, discipline, development, and evaluations.
• Ensure all projects are completed on time and according to specifications.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure coordination of activities.
• Aid and instruct craftsmen in scheduling work, ordering material, and completing assignments by a specified date.
• Develop and maintain an ongoing preventive maintenance program in accordance with the brand.
• Maintain standards of quality guest service.
• Achieve budgeted revenues and expenses and maximize profitability related to the guest services department.
• Increase level of guest satisfaction by delivery of an exceptional product through employee development. 
• Respond and resolve guest requests, complaints, or questions in a courteous and timely manner.
• Participate in the Executive committee including sharing and communicating knowledge and by attending weekly or monthly meetings.
• Ability to accurately use various office and accounting software.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, fire safety, and local building codes.
• Maintain all life safety systems and emergency equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections and maintain required records and certifications.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of chemicals and hazardous materials. 

 Support 

• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of the English language to effectively communicate with guests, associates, and vendors.· Ability to assist with the design and preparation of statistical reports and presentations as needed.
• Ability to accurately report information. 
• Ability to scrupulously follow all StepStone and hotel policies and procedures.
• Attend required meetings. 

Personal Effectiveness

• Projects and assignments are completed thoroughly, professionally, and with care.
• Adjusts to high-pressure conditions and is open to change.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development.
• Conducts him\herself (acts and dresses) professionally at all times; sets standards for all associates.

Communication

• Understands and communicates the StepStone Mission and Core values.
• Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly, effectively, and professionally.
• Actively listens to others.
• Conveys company information, decision, or problems to appropriate parties on a timely basis.
• Works to resolve disagreements and is respectful of peers and co-workers.  

Requirements

These are required of every associate.

• Minimum lifting of 70 pounds.
• Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, manual dexterity.
• Hearing, writing, typing.
• Minimum pulling of 70 pounds.
• Other duties may be assigned.   

Additional responsibilities specific to you are:

• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge applicable Federal, state, and local health, safety, and legal regulations.
• Certified Pool Operator Certification
• Must have exceptional mathematical and computer skills.
• High school education and/or technical school and relevant training and experience required. Additional education preferred.\
• Ability to timely obtain any required licenses or certificates.
• CPR training required; first aid training preferred.
• Additional language ability preferred.
• Occasional travel required.