Chief Engineer

Compensation Type: Yearly Highgate Hotels: <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;">Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.highgate.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cchristopher.greene%40highgate.com%7C5ba1db61aa2644870bcf08deb103a625%7C3b290724ee0b4b3a88d66a1172257251%7C0%7C0%7C639142826441724766%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0TCAQBOY4kN%2B%2FdFutYKy8kziiFuFaDqmAs31mroqA%2BY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.highgate.com</a></span></p> Location: <p style="margin: 0px;"><img src="https://highgate.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=640645&hashed=475085331" alt="HAMP Louisville Downtown - SDFDT" /></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;">Hampton Inn Louisville Downtown</p><div id="AddressStreet1" class="ellipsis">101 E Jefferson St</div><div class="ellipsis"><span id="AddressCity">Louisville</span>, <span id="AddressState">KY</span> <span id="AddressZip">40202</span></div> Overview: <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Chief Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the engineering division.  In the absence of the Director, the assistant will assume the administrative, financial and operating aspects of the hotel as they relate to engineering.</span></p> Responsibilities: <ul><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in a safe and acceptable state of repair.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Ensure the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Supervise and train all Engineering staff in Customer Service, Empowerment, Standard Operating Procedures and Loss Prevention.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Create and post all Engineering staffs schedules.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Create and adhere to annual budget for department.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Assist in developing financial forecasts and actively participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Create and implement preventative maintenance program for all hotel equipment.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Ensure all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per Highgate Hotel standards.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Actively participate in energy conservation programs.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Review all guest and meeting planner comment cards to ensure problems are identified and corrected in a timely manner.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Ensure compliancewith the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Assist with the administration of all vendor contracts controlled by the engineering department.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Follow up on all alarms immediately to determine the exact location and cause.Determine emergency status and report findings to Front Desk.Take immediate action as necessary.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Assist as necessary with special projects and renovations.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Support and participate in all Highgate Hotel programs.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Participate in Highgate Hotel Safety Committee.</span></div></li></ul> Qualifications: <ul><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">At least 3 years of progressive facilities management experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 2-year college degree and 1 year of related management experience.</span></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">High school diploma or equivalent required.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Stationary Engineer’s license if required by local code.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Long hours sometimes required.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and /or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.</span></div></li><li><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Perform other duties as requested by management.</span></div></li></ul><p style="margin: 1em 0px;"> </p>