Chief Engineer | Newark Marriott Courtyard UD
full-time•Newark
About this role
- 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 engineering related 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.
Shaner Hotel Group
Shaner Hotels is one of the foremost award-winning hospitality owner-operators and management companies in the hospitality industry. Our current portfolio consists of over 65 full-service, select-service, extended-stay and resort properties with more than 7,500 rooms in 14 states and four countries. We partner with the top Hospitality Brands including independent locations as well. We provide a variety of services for investors, hotel owners and brands—including hotel development, design and construction, e-commerce, and revenue management. You can find out more by visiting our website, www.shanercorp.com!
Shaner Hotels has an amazing opportunity at our Courtyard Newark – UD. Located on a beautiful suburban campus, the Courtyard Newark-University of Delaware offers impeccable service coupled with state-of-the-art technology. Our beautifully appointed guestrooms offer all the comforts of home and feature well-lit workstations and complimentary Wi-Fi. We take pride in being one of Delaware’s first "Green Lodging" establishments. The hotel is near many local businesses—including WL Gore, Bank of America, and Siemens—and we are adjacent to Clayton Hall Conference Center, a university-run facility that boasts over 40,000 square feet of meeting space. If it's fun you're looking for, you can test your luck at Delaware Park, experience some of Delaware’s "tax-free" shopping at Christiana Mall or take in some culture in the neighboring Brandywine Valley.
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Tech stack
Engineering,Maintenance,Supervision,Safety Compliance,Budget Management,Problem Solving,Communication,Chemical Handling,Technical Knowledge,Team Management,Preventive Maintenance,Emergency Repair,Training,Delegation,Performance Appraisal,Troubleshooting
About SHANER
Headquartered in State College, Pa., Shaner Hotels is part of the Shaner Companies, a diversified, privately held company that owns and operates investments in the lodging, investment, energy and professional service sectors. Shaner Hotels is a developer/owner/operator that currently owns and manages 60+ hotels in the United States, Italy, Greece and the Bahamas under the Marriott, IHG, Hilton and Choice brands as well as some independent properties.
Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Website: http://www.shanercorp.com
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Industry: Hospitality
What you'll do
- Responsible for all aspects of the Engineering department, including operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment. Develop and monitor a maintenance program to ensure safety and comfort for staff and guests.
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As a Chief Engineer | Newark Marriott Courtyard UD at SHANER, you will: responsible for all aspects of the Engineering department, including operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment. Develop and monitor a maintenance program to ensure safety and comfort for staff and guests..
Why join SHANER as a Chief Engineer | Newark Marriott Courtyard UD?
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