Chief Maintenance Engineer

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lawrence

Chief Maintenance Engineer

Lawrence, KS
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Bonus based on performance

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Position: Chief Maintenance Engineer Reports to: General Manager

    Job Summary:

    Handles all projects, work orders, pool and spa within the Hotel. Keeps every aspect of the property in good repair and maintains a high-quality level of work. Responds to the guest’s needs in a timely and efficient manner.

    Benefits:

    Join ZMC Hotels and these fine hotels where we provide the best in services to our guests and where we support and develop our team.

    This position provides:

    Monthly bonus program

    Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans

    Paid Time Off after 60 days employment

    401k plan

    Discounted hotel rooms

    Responsibilities:

    -Make sure all work orders are completed in a timely manner

    -Implement preventative maintenance programs for the property/equipment

    -Know and adhere to hotel/franchise and ZMC Hotels standards

    -Knowledge of fire alarm and evacuation procedures

    -Tests and maintains water content of swimming pool and whirlpool in accordance with hotel/franchise standards and local Health Department Codes

    -Maintain parts and supplies inventory, advising General Manager on items needed

    -Inspects, maintains, and cleans outside grounds, including parking lot, curbs, and light landscaping

    -Inspect and maintain elevators

    -Knowledge of OSHA procedures and training

    -Repair furniture and structures such as cabinets, tables, chairs, windows, bed frames, etc.

    -Does painting, touch-up painting, and finishing of furniture and building

    -Checks electrical systems such as refrigerator controls, phone systems, televisions, movie systems, key systems, HVAC units and lighting making repairs as necessary

    -Checks and makes repairs on general plumbing systems such as pipelines, toilets, tubs, sinks, whirlpools, and drains

    -Solicits bids from contractors, discuss with General Manager, and oversee any work done by vendors

    -Complete a weekly maintenance log

    -Maintain a clean and attractive work area, uniform, fellow employees, and person

    -Maintain and test all life safety systems

    -Must be responsible for security of guests, fellow employees and hotel assets.

    -Must be CPR certified, SDS trained, and completed AWAIR program

    -Must perform any other required duties as requested by the General Manager to aid in better operation of the hotel and service to the guests.

    • All duties must be carried out in a safe manner.

    -Be flexible and adaptable to the daily changes that will occur to your job

    -Employee must treat everyone with dignity and respect.

    -Keep confidential the business functions of the company including, but not limited to, financial status, customer/guest information, employee issues, etc.

    Necessary Skills:

    -Have a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation available to pick up supplies

    -Must have basic electrical and plumbing knowledge

    -Must have an outgoing personality

    -Must be able to work a flexible schedule

    -Must be honest and work well with others

    Physical Requirements:

    -Stand/walk on feet for 8 hours and work in a restrictive space/environment

    -Must have eyesight enabling vision both near and far

    -Finger dexterity for operating machinery and hand tools

    -Must speak in a clear, understandable voice and hear at a basic level, and understand English

    -Must be able to bend, stretch arms overhead, and lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds