Area Chief Engineer

Overview

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Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul area (as indicated in job postings).

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Preventative Maintenance program is implemented and administered according to MCR standards.
• Evaluate and spot check the work of all staff and contractors or outside laborers.
• Handle guestroom maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain files of and be familiar with all operational manuals and warranty agreements for equipment.
• Follow up on alarms to determine location and cause; determine emergency status and report findings to Guest Services and/or General Manager.
• Manage energy expenses and continually work toward energy conservation.
• Ensure that pool and spa follow area health codes.
• Maintain a key control system and ensure it is adhered to.
• Comply with MCR standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Train and supervise the Engineering staff and coordinate all scheduling.
• Respond to emergency situations using information contained in Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Keep Material Safety Data Sheets current and easily available (with Housekeeping Manager).
• Coordinate all inspections of the fire safety systems, including extinguishers and smoke alarms, to maintain proper safety standards.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Reasoning abilities are always utilized.
• Basic maintenance skills required.
• Proficient in use of hand tools, power tools, test equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving Record (property specific).
• Proficient in Windows operating systems, company-approved spreadsheets and word processing.
• Clear communication of information and ideas.
• Desire to serve all guests.
• Must be 18 years of age or older to perform this job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical, Trade or Vocational school degree.
• Licensed in a trade preferred (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.).
• 2 years of work-related experience.
• Ability to carry equipment (keys, phones, pager, tools, radio) to stay prepared to perform tasks.
• Experience in a hotel, apartment, or related field.

Our Company

• MCR is the 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States.
• Founded in 2006, offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia.
• MCR has a $5.0 billion portfolio of 148 premium-branded hotels containing more than 22,000 guestrooms across 37 states and 106 cities.
• MCR has more than 7,000 team members across the country and operates hotels under 9 Marriott brands, 8 Hilton brands and a number of unflagged independent hotels.
• Named one of Fast Company’s 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020.
• Recipient of the Marriott Partnership Circle Award and Hilton Legacy Award for Top Performer.

What we offer / What’s in it for you?

• Hotel Discounts
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Options
• Referral bonuses
• Career advancement & upward mobility
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance – available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members