Chief Engineer

The Best Western Plus University Inn & Conference Center is looking for a full-time, Chief Engineer to manage maintenance technicians and ensure the overall operation of the building.

The Job

A typical day for the Chief Engineer includes responding to any maintenance requests from either guests or co-workers. You will be responsible for planning preventative maintenance measures and managing the maintenance technicians on staff for the day.

Job Duties Include:

• Maintain all electrical and mechanical equipment used in heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, water-supply, and power systems.
• Comply with the preventative maintenance schedule and program.
• Supervise employees in the maintenance area including staffing, training and performance management.
• Ensure all work is completed to customer satisfaction with quick and effective resolution of problems and complaints.
• Prepare and adhere to maintenance and equipment budget.
• Secure and review bids from outside contractors.
• Other duties as assigned

What would make me successful in this role?

• Passion for performing repairs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Ability to bend over, stoop, and crawl
• Ability to work a physically active job
• Availability to work a flexible schedule: weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans - Eligible 1st of the month after 30 days
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance and Long-term Disability
• Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Account
• Short-term Disability & Accident plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid Vacation - up to 10 days per year
• Paid Sick time – up to 5 days per year
• 7 paid Holidays per year
• Referral Program - Earn $500 for referring someone
• Employee Recognition Program - earn gift cards
• Employee discounts
• On-Demand Pay – Access to earned wages before your regular paycheck
• Best Western Plus Hotel Discounts

Requirements

• Hotel experience preferred
• 1 plus years in hospitality maintenance.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent job-related experience.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

About Us

The Best Western Plus is managed by Aileron Management. Our goal is to empower our associates in the pursuit of a successful career - because when you grow, we grow. Our team is fun; our benefits are competitive; and our opportunities for career advancement are plentiful - but it's genuine passion for service that brings us all together. Sound like you? Check us out and apply for a new career today!

Our hotel is just minutes from the beautiful campus of Clemson University. We are also located close to the shores of Lake Hartwell.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Environment

This job operates in an indoor hotel environment and outside. This job continuously uses tools and safety equipment. This job is occasionally exposed to fumes, gases, odors, dust, and biohazards.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, supplies or equipment; reach with hands and arms overhead and below the knees including bending, twisting, pulling and stooping; climb stairs; communicate or listen. The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or place products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.