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Assistant Chief Engineer - TownePlace Suites Fort Lauderdale West

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is a subsidiary of the largest private real estate company in the Washington, D.C. area, and has been in operation for over 130 years. The Hospitality Group operates a portfolio of more than 20 business class hotels with top brands from Intercontinental Hotel Groups, Marriott International, Hilton, and Best Western Hotels: along with The Watermark Hotel, The Hay-Adams Hotel, and Perch Putt. These properties are operated by a team of more than 1,000 enthusiastic hospitality professionals!

This position as an Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for overall engineering operations at the TownePlace Suites Fort Lauderdale West. Uses leadership skills to drive revenue, maximize profit and ensure quality. Uses leadership and technical skills to ensure effective implementation of maintenance programming and corporate standards to maximize the efficacy of the engineering staff, and the reliability and longevity of building equipment and systems. Effective support of assigned staff to ensure achievement of overall financial results, guest satisfaction and positive team members relations.

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group invites you to take your career to the next level! As a leading Owner and Management Company in the Hospitality Industry, our commitment to our team is in our “One Team!” values. Our integrated approach in obtaining top talent ensures key players who are committed to their professional and personal development represent our hotels, have a sound understanding of the industry, and possess significant attributes to enhance our culture. Joining our team says you are committed to guest satisfaction and promise to uphold the highest level of integrity.

Responsibilities

Engineering: Understand preventive maintenance, routine inspections, guest service recovery, asset protection, procurement guidelines and capital expenditures. Learns the impact of maintaining company assets within budget guidelines and how it impacts the overall financial success of the hotel property.

Identifies concerns and provides repair/maintenance solutions: Assesses and evaluates functionality of all equipment and assets. Perform and/or supervise maintenance work as needed or scheduled to lengthen the life and usefulness of items so long term savings can be realized. Keep the property well maintained, equipment serviced and in good repair.

Helps control expenses: Responsible for proper use of all equipment and adheres to cost controls to reduce expenses and waste. Seeks and implements cost saving measures and efficient purchasing strategies in order to meet/exceed budget for expenses.

Management/Supervisory: Effectively manage a department and team, resulting in optimum financial success, guest satisfaction and employee relations and completion of all hotel initiatives. Monitor and manage all payroll/labor expenses.

Follows B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group’s standard operating procedures: Is knowledgeable in all engineering SOP’s, and sets the example for others by following all B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group and brand requirements.

Provides on-the-job-training: Identifies training opportunities, and provides one-on-one training in specific tasks or SOP’s as appropriate.

Works collaboratively with all others: Supports all departments to ensure excellent customer service as it relates to maintenance and equipment issues. Completes all assigned duties within or outside the normal scope of responsibilities.

Works safely: Maintains a clean and safe work environment in compliance with B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group, brand, local, state and federal regulations. Follows all B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group procedures for guest/associate incidents. Knowledgeable of hotel emergency procedures.

Self/Workload Management: Must have high attention to detail, good communication skills, leadership ability and excellent problem solving skills. Must have high level of technical expertise as it relates to the position. Must have excellent organization skills, a high degree of creativity to facilitate efficient problem solving. Must be able to manage multiple priorities and have high attention to detail. Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and tight deadlines

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Education: High school diploma or GED required. College degree or equivalent experience preferred. CPO, HVAC, boiler, Serve Safe certification desired, or the ability to obtain certification based on policy guidelines.
Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 3-5+ years of maintenance experience required, preferably in the hotel industry. Must be detail oriented, have ability to communicate well with all levels within and outside the organization, and be able to problem-solve with employees and guests. Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 100 pounds consistently throughout shift.

Benefits