Chief Engineer

Company Description

The Chief Engineer is a hands-on leader responsible for overseeing and actively participating in all aspects of hotel maintenance and repairs. This role ensures the safety, efficiency, and aesthetic appeal of the property, providing a seamless experience for guests and staff.

Reports To: Hotel Manager

Job Description

 Functions:

• Lead and actively participate in the service, maintenance, and repairs of all hotel equipment and systems, including:

• Electrical systems: wiring, lighting, power distribution, and emergency power.
• Plumbing: fixtures, piping, water heaters, and drainage.
• Gas systems: appliances and lines.
• Fire & Life Safety systems: alarms, sprinklers, emergency lighting, and egress routes.
• HVAC: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units, including preventative maintenance.
• Refrigeration: walk-in coolers, freezers, and other refrigeration equipment.
• Steam systems: boilers and steam lines.
• Audio-Visual (AV) systems: sound, projection, and conferencing equipment.
• Landscaping: irrigation, outdoor lighting, and general grounds maintenance.
• Interior maintenance: drywall, flooring, and general repairs.
• Paint and Decorating: ensuring high standards of finish and appearance throughout the property.

• Respond promptly and efficiently to all maintenance inquiries and problems, providing courteous and professional service to achieve maximum guest and team satisfaction.
• Ensure strict compliance with all local, national, and safety standards, laws, rules, and regulations across all maintenance operations.
• Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive repair and preventative maintenance program for all building systems, equipment, and facilities to ensure optimal performance and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Conduct regular inspections of all hotel areas to identify maintenance needs and proactively address potential issues.
• Coordinate all activities with external contractors and vendors related to construction, renovation, or major maintenance projects. Serve as the primary liaison between the hotel management team and construction companies, ensuring effective communication, timely project updates, and smooth execution of work with minimal disruption to hotel operations.
• Train and mentor the engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Manage inventory of parts, supplies, and tools, ensuring efficient use of resources and cost control.
• Able to maintain a daily logbook of work done during the shift.
• Able to maintain and update a register and log file of main certificates, maintenance schedules, tests, reports, etc.
• Assist team with energy conservation and sustainable programs in the Hotel.
• Perform any other job assigned by the management as and when required.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities:

• Requires a working technical knowledge of general building maintenance
• Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job or through a series of professional certifications.
• Requires knowledge of the ability to operate computer equipment’s and maintenance management software.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate across departments, vendors, and contractors.

Additional Information

Education & Experiences:

• From three to five years of experience in the related positions or similar, hotel environment would be a plus
• University Degree or school background in technical field (electrical, mechanical, etc) is desirable

Fluency in Italian and a good command of English are required