Chief Engineer | Hershey TownePlace Suites

- Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company’s business operations. - Delegate daily work assignments and review priorities and special projects. - Schedule and perform work in accordance with preventive maintenance program in rooms, coordinating with the Rooms Division Department. - Ensures final inspection of all engineeringrelated work and execution of all work orders. - Performs engineering staff functions whenever necessary. - Ensures all safety equipment is in compliance and working order with federal quarterly/annual inspections to city, state and codes. Maintain knowledge of hotel safety procedures and ensure application of such. - Handle chemicals for designated uses/surfaces, according to hotel requirements. - Perform emergency equipment and machinery repair as needed. - Maintain the proper use, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of all tools. - Exercise safety precautions when working on equipment (use of safety signs, etc.). - Maintains the engineering department’s annual budget. - Carries out supervisory responsibilities that includes interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. **Responsibilities** Responsible for all aspects of the Engineering department to include the proper operation, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of all heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment. Develop, coordinate, and monitor a maintenance program to ensure the safety, security and comfort of all staff and guests. Assigned responsibility of Safety Committee Chairperson. Supervise, train and manage all Engineering staff. **Qualifications** - High school graduate or equivalent; college degree or vocational training a plus. - Any building trade license/certificate from the state of hotel’s operation preferred. - Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding. - Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. - Minimum two years’ experience as a hotel maintenance engineer. Supervisory experience preferred. - Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. - Knowledge of all mechanical equipment critical to the operation of the building. - Working knowledge of repair and maintenance regarding health codes; plumbing codes; plant equipment; electrical codes; architectural codes; structural codes; blueprints and wiring/plumbing schematics; building code improvement; mechanical and electrical/safety systems construction; national/local fire codes; proper chemical handling and disposal; power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades; local mechanical codes; OSHA codes and best practices. - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. - Ability to interpret manufacturer’s literature for installation, preparation, use and upkeep of various materials and products used throughout the property. - Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision. - Ability to endure abundant physical movements in carrying out job duties. - Ability to enforce hotel's standards, policies and procedures with staff. - Ability to troubleshoot and use alternatives in emergency situations. - Ability to handle potentially hazardous chemicals. - Ability to maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information. ### About the Team Hershey TownePlace Suites is the newest addition to the award-winning Shaner portfolio of hotels. Located in the "Sweetest Place on Earth," this hotel will be a part of your visit to the Chocolate Capital of the World. Stay tuned for more information, including opening dates and career opportunities. ### Abou…