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HEI Hotels & Resorts · 1 day ago

Engineer Supervisor

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$54.92/hr - $54.92/hr

3+ years exp

HEI Hotels & Resorts is a historical hotel brand rooted in Chicago's rich past and poised for a luxurious future. The Engineer Supervisor will maintain all building-related systems, ensuring safety and compliance while overseeing the engineering department in the absence of the Chief Engineer.

Hospitality

Responsibilities

Assume control of the Engineering Department when the Chief Engineer is not available

Understand all building related systems and equipment – Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Life Safety, IT, HVACandR, Kitchen, Laundry, Pool, etc

Follow company preventative maintenance procedures and guidelines for guestrooms, equipment, public space, grounds, landscaping, and building envelop, etc

Maintain engineering related check book accounting procedures to ensure department operates with-in budgeted guidelines while maintaining required stock of supplies and materials

Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate

Effectively supervise, train, and assign tasks to and follow-up with engineering staff to ensure maximum productivity

Understand the engineering records and filing system to support RandM Budget, PM Programs, Capital Budget, Capital Projects, Life Safety Systems and Inspections, etc

Monitor and maintain all Engineering Spaces in a safe, clean, organized, energy efficient manner

Tour hotel complex daily identifying items requiring engineering, housekeeping or other departmental actions

Considered the property expert on all Life Safety related items, trains all managers in these areas

Understand all Brands related issues and procedures; as well as all Brand related GSS, GSI, AYS, DTS problem tracking procedures and is working to correct them

Basic understanding of elementary accounting procedures

Basic understanding of PC operation and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and internet use

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations, seen as a strong leader throughout the hotel

Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis

Perform any other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

HVACElectricalPlumbingCarpentryHotel operations knowledgeLeadership skillsBudget forecastingQuality assuranceEffective communication

Required

Vocational schooling, military training, certification and/or experience in building related trades required in 1 or more of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry

3+ years of hands-on experience at a comparable location

Be skilled in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, dry walling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping with or without reasonable accommodation

ADA related Physical Demand Section: Frequent walking, climbing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, smiling, writing, at times working in cramped noisy locations susceptible to extreme hot and cold temperatures with or without reasonable accommodation

Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals. Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate

Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc

Preferred

Hotel experience preferred

Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning