Chief Maintenance

PURPOSE

The CHIEF MAINTENANCE is responsible for: maintaining the entire hotel facility; including physical building structure; all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and related equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the implementation of all property and equipment repairs and preventative maintenance, monitor life safety systems
• Oversees and ensures that the administration of the department is in compliance with all corporate and brand standards and all federal, state and local laws
• Responds in a courteous and timely manner to all guests' questions, complaints or requests.
• Performs maintenance and repair work on the interior and exterior of building, hotel rooms and contents, laundry and kitchen/refrigeration equipment, lighting, heating/air conditioning (HVAC) ventilation, water treatment systems and swimming pools.
• Schedules staff to perform Preventative Maintenance Program and follows and enforces procedures that ensure the security of inventory such as tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions, etc.
• Monitor supplies and inventory in a timely and efficient manner, minimizing waste and ensuring that equipment is prepared and operational for the next shift.
• Monitors work order volume and prioritizes assignments for team as necessary.
• Inspects work assignments o maintenance staff to ensure that work is completed in a timely manner and within specifications.

• Manages shift operations including staff scheduling, training and coaching.
• Maintains regular attendance, is consistently on time, and observes prescribed work, break and meal periods in compliance with standards.
• Maintains high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include compliance with the dress code.
• Performs any other duties as requested by supervisor.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES, WORK SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies. Other competencies may be required.

Associate demonstrates a high QUALITY of work

• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Applies feedback to improve performance.
• Work is accurate, thorough, and neat.

Associate demonstrates acceptable PRODUCTIVITY standards

• Meets or exceed productivity standards.

• Assists staff in achieving their personal productivity expectations.

Associate demonstrates SAFETY AND SECURITY measures

• Observes, adheres to safety and security procedures, promoting a safe work environment.
• Provides proper safety and security training to staff.
• Practices and enforces proper safety techniques.

Associate demonstrates INITIATIVE

• Seeks out new assignments and assumes additional duties when necessary.
• Undertakes self-development activities.
• Includes appropriate people in decision-making.

Associate demonstrates effective TEAMWORK

• Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Works effectively with other departments to accomplish goals.

• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations.
• Demonstrates the desire and ability to provide high quality service to both internal and external customers.

Associate demonstrates effective SUPERVISING skills

• Makes self available to staff to answer questions and provide direction.
• Delegates work assignments and follows up to ensure completion.
• Develops staff so that successful customer service scores are achieved.

Associate demonstrates clear and effective ORAL / WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

• Able to communicate effectively with staff and other departments.
• Practices attentive and active listening with all employees.
• Able to read and interpret written information

Associate demonstrates ACCOUNTABILITY for their job performance

• Performs work with little or no supervision; works independently.
• Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Follows instructions and responds to management direction.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

General knowledge of repairing/replacing plumbing systems, HVAC equipment, refrigeration and all kitchen equipment.

Knowledge of swimming pool maintenance and correct chemical balance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to interpret and perform basic computer functions, including MS Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Possess Pool Certificate, CPR and AED

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment normally entails the following:

* Indoor or outdoor work environment.

* Moderate to high noise levels consistent with hotel environment.

* Work shop environment.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

During the course of performing the physical demands of this position, associates are expected to observe and adhere to safety and security procedures, promoting a safe work environment.

The physical activity normally entails the following attributes.

* The physical activity normally entails the following attributes.

* Walk more than 75% of the time

* Sit less than 25% of the time

* Push / pull up to 25 lbs.

* Climb or balance 50% of time

* Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 50% of time

* Carry / Lift up to 75 lbs.

* Push / pull up to 75lbs

Our company does not discriminate against its associates or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-associate relationships, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination. Every reasonable accommodation will be made for disabled associates.

Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated on the basis of qualifications to meet the requirements of the position and ability to perform the requirements of the position.