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 engineeringrelated 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.
- 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!