Chief Engineer - NEW Hyatt Place

SUMMARY
This position is for the NEW Hyatt Place in Rapid City! The Chief Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the hotel engineering department, attaining hotel and departmental goals, and adhering to company standards. Supervises, develops and maintains ongoing maintenance operation for hotel, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventive maintenance, hotel rooms, HVAC units, ice machines, pools, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency equipment, water softeners, switch rooms, roof exhausts, electrical substations, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Cleans internal areas of buildings such as storage/boiler rooms, parking lots, public areas, banquet rooms and guest rooms including but not limited to: buffing, dusting, sweeping, mopping, washing windows, empties trash cans and consolidates trash for weekly pickup.
• Maintains, troubleshoots and/or repairs buildings' plumbing and electrical systems, including but not limited to replacing worn or defective parts such as switches, fuses, faucets and valves.
• Replaces worn or damaged parts such as hoses, wiring, and belts in machines and equipment such as vehicles, vacuum cleaners, and riding mower.
• Monitors swimming pool and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure proper sanitation and chemical usage.
• Cuts grass and trims weeds, constructs decorative flower garden borders, digs flower beds and plants flowers on property.
• Repairs parking lot and sidewalks with asphalt, cold patching materials, and concrete.
• Operates snow removal equipment to maintain parking lots and sidewalks to keep them clean and clear of obstacles.
• Repairs, paints, or replaces building interior walls, trim, wood, brick, stone, and concrete.
• Assists other departments with moving furniture and unloading and storing supplies.
• Greets guests in a warm, friendly manner and corrects any maintenance concerns quickly and efficiently to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Works closely with other departments to ensure prompt response to guest requests for services and repairs.
• Assists in the security of the property including vehicles, tools, furniture, supplies, key cards and guests.
• Uses all materials, chemicals and tools safely to avoid waste, unnecessary damage or accidents.
• Implements property preventative maintenance programs of exterior, public areas and guest room areas. Participates in property safety committee and preventative maintenance programs to ensure a safe, hazard free working environment.
• Assist with setting up, tearing down and cleaning banquet and meeting rooms as assigned.
• Runs errands and drives as necessary to meet business needs

LHG POLICIES
Responsible for following all LHG policies and procedures as set forth in the LHG handbook and property specific guidelines/standards. These policies include dress code, safety and performance standards. Employees must also maintain a professional image and report to work as scheduled.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has limited supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.