Assistant Chief Engineer

Renaissance Milwaukee West
Milwaukee, WI

Description

Your Path Begins Here

At Renaissance Hotels, inspiration comes from the unexpected. Embrace spontaneity and discovery and celebrate connection with the destination. Join a welcoming and motivated team of Ambassadors who embody the spirit and style of the local neighborhood.

Renaissance Milwaukee West, AAA Four Diamond, premium distinctive hotel is seeking an experienced, energized, and curious minded Assistant Chief Engineer.

The hotel is managed by Concord Hospitality Enterprises, one of the most respected franchisees in the industry. At Concord, we strive to create a culture that allows us to attract and retain the best people in the industry. It’s that culture that has built the outstanding team and has made us the successful company we are today.

Here are some of the great benefits of working with us:

• Competitive Pay
• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off Annually
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with multiple plan choices to best fit your needs
• Flexible Spending Account
• Group life insurance (provided by the company)
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution – free money!
• Hotel Discounts Worldwide
• Exclusive discounts on concert tickets, theme park passes, rental cars, and more
• Verizon wireless discount
• Free parking in parking structure
• Complimentary and discounted food and beverage
• Deeply discounted dry clean services
• Personal and professional developmental opportunities; classroom training, online training, and educational assistance program

Role Summary:

• Maintain the entire hotel facility, including the physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, and related equipment in accordance with energy conservation and preventative maintenance programs. Ensure the upkeep of guest areas to maintain an attractive hotel. Responsible for safeguarding of hotel property, asset, guests, visitors, and associates.

Responsibilities:

• Provide the highest quality of service to the customer at all times; set example for all hotel associates.

• Conduct walk-throughs and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structure(s) of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment.

• Verify completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces, meeting rooms, ballrooms, outlets, back of the house spaces, and grounds.

• Verify completion of all repairs, replacement, and renovation projects to offices and employee work areas.

• Assist in hiring, training, supervising, and disciplining department staff.

• Adhere to all corporate-required purchasing policies and controls, including, but not limited to, all outside contractor bids, budgets, and schedules.

• Follow prescribed safety procedures for personnel and equipment by the company and OSHA.

• Maintain effective Energy Management and Preventive Maintenance programs and conduct special training for other operating departments on the safe and efficient use of equipment and energy in the hotel.

• Inform supervisor regarding the specific and overall condition of the building structure(s), related systems, and equipment offering prudent, cost-effective proposals for maintaining these systems.

• Access and input information into a computer and generate reports.

• Repair HVAC as required; and clean HVAC coils semi-annually or as required.

• Repair appliances as required

• Ensure implementation and compliance of brand standard key control policies and procedures.

• Check smoke alarms throughout hotel on a scheduled basis according to brand standards.

• Coordinate with other departments to fulfill guest special requests. Constant and effective communication required. Assist in resolving guest concerns.

• Educate and lead all department personnel on emergency procedures, key control, safety, and life safety precautions.

• Communicate changes in suite/room status with Front Desk and Housekeeping.

• Answer guest questions regarding hotels and local area facilities and services.

• Assist sick and injured guests and/or associates; follow and complete all related reporting and documentation as required.

• Patrol property to ensure the safety of guests and associates with respect to safety, security, and hotel operations.

• Initiate investigations of crimes committed against property and/or persons. Write incident and accident reports, monitor investigations to their timely conclusion, and ensure appropriate follow up with guests, visitors, and associates.

• Develop and maintain emergency response procedures.

• Train associates on safety and security procedures; continually lead by example and coach associates on unsafe behaviors on-the-spot, as needed.

• Act as primary responder to emergency situations.

• Maintain accurate records while performing related office duties including, but not limited to camera monitoring, shift activity log, codebook, and employee and guest binder interaction.

• Comply with hotel policies and procedures.

• Lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, as needed.

• Perform duties of direct reports, as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Prior experience in hospitality leadership.
• Marriott experience a plus.
• Flexible availability is required, including weekends.

Compensation:

• This position is an overtime eligible (hourly) manager position. The starting hourly pay rate is $25.00, depending on experience.

Why Concord?

Concord’s foundation is our 5 Key Cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and Fun. We hire the best associates in the market and thus provide a great working environment for all. Enjoy a culture where you are valued and our Associate First policy is a way of life. Utilize your hospitality talents with a Company that cares about you and your development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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