Sheraton Metairie - New Orleans Hotel, 4 Galleria Blvd, Metairie, Louisiana, United States, 70001
Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Expotel Hospitality. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Chief Engineer’s position is responsible for the following: to maintain the entire hotel facility, including physical hotel structure, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and related equipment, in accordance with energy conservation and preventive maintenance programs. Ensure the upkeep of the guest areas to maintain an attractive hotel. Manage all rehabilitation, expansion and special projects.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education:
- Graduation from high school and from an apprenticeship and/or advanced training program for operating engineers, recognized by the industry and trade, or any other combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.
Experience:
- Five years’ experience as a journey mechanic or engineer with a class A hotel company or related industry.
- Two years’ experience as a head or assistant chief engineer in the same or similar environment.
Licenses and Certificates:
- Any licenses or permits that may be required by law or company regulations, such as an electrician’s license.
- Must be EPA certified in safe use and handling of refrigerants used at the property.
Physical Requirements:
- Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
- Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability: The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination off skills and abilities.
Excellent knowledge of electrical systems, components and devices, HVAC systems, boilers, mechanical systems; and the maintenance and repair of all.
- Excellent knowledge of public construction and building systems, all related permits and licensing, and new and existing codes pertaining to public building and fire safety.
- Skill in use of computers and software programs associated with engineering.
- Skilled in the proper and safe use of all tools, equipment, materials, chemicals, and products relating to the department.
- Excellent English, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to remain informed on state-of-the-art developments affecting the safe and effective operation of the building facility.
- Ability to analyze all associated systems as to their design, intent and effective performance.
- Ability to positively communicate and instruct team members, offering assistance in areas where they lack knowledge, skills or experience.
- Able to rephrase or ‘translate’ fairly technical information into terms in a layperson can easily understand.
- Additional language ability preferred.
Salary Range: $55,000 to $60,000 (based on experience)
This company is an equal opportunity employer.
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