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Hotel Equities · 14 hours ago

Chief Engineer - Sheraton Chicago Northbrook, IL 60062

Northbrook, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $85K/yr

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Chief Engineer for the Sheraton Chicago Northbrook. The Chief Engineer is responsible for maintaining the overall operation of the maintenance department and ensuring the appearance and working order of the hotel.

Hospitality

Responsibilities

Ensure customer satisfaction at all times, modeling and adhering to the Guest Service Standards

Supervises and coordinates the activities of the maintenance staff department, inspecting work performance to ensure compliance to procedures, policies and expectations

Ensure effective scheduling to achieve both financial objectives and maintain product quality

Monitor budget and control departmental expenses, including maintenance contracts, utility expenses

Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and Capital plans which support the overall objectives of the hotel

Ensure compliance with all company, state, local and federal policies/guidelines pertaining to the maintenance of a clean, safe environment for associates, guests and vendors

Ensure proper operations of the hotel’s equipment and systems, to include life safety, telecommunications, key control, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, power plant, pool, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment and any other related systems and equipment

Ensure maintenance request orders are handled in a prompt and courteous manner including logging and follow up

Hire, train, supervise, coach and conduct employee performance evaluations of department associates

Communicate with Assistant General Manager, OM and/or General Manager on a regular basis regarding the specific and overall condition of the building structure(s), related systems, and equipment offering prudent, cost effective proposals for maintaining these systems

Supervise any external contractors who may be employed by the hotel to carry out maintenance work

Adheres to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company

Qualification

Mechanical equipment knowledgePlumbing systems knowledgeElectrical systems knowledgeBudgetary analysisComputer accounting programsHotel standardsBasic computer skillsBasic math skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving abilitiesTeam leadership

Required

High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent

Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace

Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process

Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written

Must possess basic computational ability

Must possess basic computer skills

Knowledge of computer accounting programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required

Must have a thorough knowledge of all types of mechanical equipment such as chillers, boilers, water softeners, and refrigeration equipment

Must have a thorough knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems, maintenance of records of power, water and fuel consumption

Must have experience in office procedures, ordering materials, securing bids and of city codes and other applicable laws, building construction, blueprint reading, etc

Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues, and labor relations, including, but not limited to the following statutes and their comparable state and local laws (where applicable): Title VII, Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, FLSA, ADA, OSHA, FMLA, NLRA