Chief Engineer l Sheraton Hotel PDX

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Perform general maintenance work to ensure hotel maintenance quality standards are achieved and maintained.

• Experience of at least five (5) years in a field of repair, maintenance or construction is highly preferred. Previous experience in hotel maintenance highly preferred.

• Ability to lead and manage engineering team

• Partner with Hotel Leadership in project management, budgeting and completion of all necessary repairs and upgrades

• Attend budget meetings and participate in hotel planning

• Report as needed all necessary maintenance issues to both hotel management and area general manager

• Direct engineering projects at the Sheraton property
• Work directly with hotel leadership and hotel owners to plan and implement projects

• Perform preventative maintenance and complete report work orders such as replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, patching vinyl, etc., to maintain the hotel and keep the product quality standard. 
• Perform preventative maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis (e.g. "room care").
• Lead in checking electrical systems such as air conditioning controls, television sets and lighting systems, and make minor repairs and/or replacement.
• Lead checking and making routine repairs and assist on major repairs of all hotel equipment including small appliances, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, boilers, pool equipment, HVAC, hand and power tools, and  general plumbing systems and fixtures such as pipe lines, toilets and sinks, kitchen and laundry equipment.
• Service the hotel's pool if applicable, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters, and completing maintenance request forms and record logs.
• Maintain the building exterior and "curb appeal" (i.e. snow removal, lawn care, painting, and gardening).
• Refurbish furniture and fixtures within guest rooms such as cabinets, tables, chairs, doors, windows and counters.  Paint and finish furniture and fixtures if needed.
• Respond in a courteous manner to all guest questions, complaints, and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.
• Be prepared for exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Operation of heavy machinery.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Abilities Required

• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Ability to effectively lead a team, delegating duties as necessary
• Ability to work with hotel ownership, completing tasks as assigned
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Communicate well with guests.
• Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. 
• Climbing, reading, standing, walking and routinely lifting 25 lbs. to 50 lbs. 
• Must be able to receive instructions and communicate progress of work assignments.