Chief Engineer - Full-time

We have a full-time opening for a Chief Engineer.

Must be able to work various shifts per week.

• Must have 3 or more years experience.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Background check required.

JHM Hotels has developed, acquired, owned, and operated hotels throughout the United States for more than 35 years. The company, headquartered in Greenville, SC, currently owns/operates 41 hotels with over 6,520 guestrooms, and over 1,100 associates located in the United States and India operating under such well regarded brands as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and Starwood. The company's mission statement shares this commitment with guests, associates and ownership. We seek people who are driven by our core values, strive for service excellence and will go the extra mile to provide our guests with a memorable experience. We are interested in attracting and investing in talented individuals, who are dedicated to their career, show integrity and strive for positive results.

The Fairfield Inn Suites Atlanta Airport Southis looking for a dynamic and seasoned Chief Engineer. The ideal candidate will possess 1-2 years of previous experience as a Chief Engineer. Hotel experience preferred. The duties include but are not limited to:

Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly or indirectly supervises associates, supervisors and managers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, supervising and directing work; monitoring productivity and making improvements for increased service or productivity, setting deadlines and ensuring timely completion of work, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Major Responsibilities
Empowered to guarantee total guest satisfaction, display hospitality and professionalism to our guests at all times, take pride in representing JHM Hotels professionally with our guests and assuring that all transactions with guests are handled in a legal and ethical manner.
Understand and apply all hotel safety and security procedures to maintain a secure and safe environment for associates and guests at all times. In the event of an accident or emergency, get medical attention if necessary and contact GM or MOD. Responsible for making sure a Workers Comp or General Liability claim is filed within 24?hours.
Maintains an organized and efficient Engineering Department.
Determines, communicates and monitors achievement standards and standards of performance on a timely basis.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of all services and facilities of the hotel, as well as the local area to effectively assist guests.
Maintains a favorable working relationship with all company associates to foster and promote a positive working environment.

Essential Job Functions
Directly responsible for the maintenance and operation of all the equipment on the property site and the building structure itself. This includes refrigeration and air conditioning, the fire alarm system, boilers, primary and secondary power systems, and emergency generators.
Responsible for the aesthetics of the exterior and interior of the building, continuously evaluates remodeling projects. Scheduling labor and material for remodeling and refurbishing projects.
Scheduling department personnel to maintain 24?hour a day coverage for preventative maintenance on building and equipment including external utilities such as water, power, gas, sewer, and also internal utilities, power systems and fire protection.
Prepares work schedules in accordance with forecasted occupancy.
Recruits, interviews and recommends/hires prospective associates, evaluates job performance and recommends appropriate discipline and rewards.
Handles disciplinary action and counseling sessions as necessary.
Conducts department meetings/training on a regular basis in conjunction with JHM Hotels standards and Brand standards including maintenance techniques and safe use of cleaning products.
Responsible to insure that JHM Hotels standards and Brand standards are met in all physical areas of the hotel including outside the building.
Responsible for monitoring compliance with state building codes and regulations, OSHA safety codes and adherence to Fire Department standards of safety and evacuation procedures.
Cooperates with all Department Heads, sets up departmental meetings, supervisory meetings and internal departmental meetings.
Monitors any new construction. Interacts as necessary with designers, architects, contractors, and public utilities, the Fire Department, Health Department, insurance agencies, and OSHA. Works with Department Heads in preparing budgets. Prepares new work orders for construction projects, as well as monitoring requisitioned supplies and equipment for the Maintenance and Engineering Departments.
Coordinates hotel emergency procedures, in conjunction with General Manager. Develop an effective emergency plan for hotel. Conduct drills with staff. Train staff on the operation of emergency systems and equipment. Train all MOD's on emergency procedures, equipment, water and electrical shutoff etc. Schedule regular inspection and maintenance of all emergency equipment (kitchen hood extinguisher, fire extinguisher, alarm systems etc.).
Confers closely with the General Manager and takes every opportunity to become familiar with all aspects of the hotel in order to assist guests wherever required.
Keeps General Manager promptly informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance.
Performs performance appraisals on all direct reports as required.
Works independently with little supervision.
Serves as Manager on Duty as requested by the General Manager.

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