Job Summary:
The Assistant Chief Engineer provides support and leadership to the Chief Engineer as directed for all maintenance/engineering operations associated with the physical operation of the collection of properties including maintaining the building and physical grounds with particular attention towards safety, security, and asset protection. The Assistant Chief Engineer will respond and attend to guest repair requests, perform preventative maintenance on tools, kitchen, and mechanical room equipment, communicate each day’s activities and problems that occur to the other shifts, display basic knowledge and ability to acquire knowledge in the following categories: air conditioning, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems and controls, and/or general building.
Our attractive compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, life, 401k with match, vacation earned on an accrual basis, paid holidays after 90 days, dining and travel discounts, and special offers from our business partners.
Essential Functions:
- Will be responsible for performing preventative and regular maintenance and repairs to all areas of the hotels and the event center.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized maintenance shop, for the security of hotels inventory and assets such as: tools, supplies, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
- Complete all work orders that are assigned.
- Must be able to understand and respond to guests' needs and ensure the highest level of guest satisfaction.
- Will need to carry out the prescribed preventative maintenance program to ensure the facility is maintained and in service for our guests (example: lighting, refrigeration, heating, air-conditioning, water treatment systems and pools, dry walling, etc).
- Needs to be able to promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
- Communicate with all the departments to stay informed of maintenance needs and ensure timely responses to requests.
- Supports hotel departmental maintenance programs and executes daily, weekly, and monthly checklists.
- Understands department inventory, par levels and ordering procedures for supplies.
- Assists management in completion of property inventory of supplies and equipment for operations.
- Clean and maintain pool area as well as pool water chemistry.
- Identify safety issues and address appropriately.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by Management.
Physical Requirements:
These physical demands represent the physical requirements necessary for an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position.
- Associate is often required to use his or her hands and fingers, to handle or feel.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to observe and assess issues
- Associate must talk and hear.
- Associate may have to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service equipment
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
Travel:
Position requires the successful candidate to have a valid Ohio Driver’s License. The successful candidate would have to provide proof of validity.
Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:
- Superior leadership and communication skills.
- Must have open availability for flexible schedule as the business needs dictate.
- Ability to work well in high volume environment.
- Strategic thinker, consulting abilities.
- Excellent guest service skills.
- Strong maintenance skills to support the physical operations of the property.
- Must be knowledgeable of basic hand/power tool operation
- Hotel / Commercial maintenance experience desired
- Basic understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, flooring, and carpentry concepts.
- 3 years’ experience in a similar position
- Certifications in related fields a plus
The Courtyard Marriott Columbus OSU is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management , a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.
We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.