Chief Engineer - Hilton Wilmington/Christiana

Company: Hilton Wilmington Christiana
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

Are you ready to embark in A Journey with the Hilton Christiana and Meyer Jabara Hotels?

We are looking for a Chief Engineer to take a leadership role at the hotel for all associates. The Chief Engineer is a key player within the hotel and if your technical and communicational skills are on the same level, you should join our management team!

As a Chief Engineer, we trust your multitasking skills, your ability to solve problems, ask for help if needed and we certainly hope you enjoy dealing with people: your peers, your coaches and the guests.

The Chief Engineer at the Hilton Christiana should be detailed oriented and should strive to meet and exceed the department and hotel goals and standards by keeping in mind the importance of investing in his own and his associates' growth and development.

What is expected from a Chief Engineer:

Check and perform major repairs to refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning plumbing, water treatment, and electrical systems.

Communicate with hotel department heads to become aware of maintenance needs and ensures timely response to requests, e.g., Housekeeping Department for laundry/housekeeping equipment and room repairs, Food and Beverage Department for kitchen equipment, Guest Services Department for various guest concerns.

Work with corporate product managers, engineers and outside architects to discuss renovations and new construction; contact contractors for bids and meet with construction supervisors to discuss phases of construction to ensure timely completion within budget and provide future maintenance.

Ensure the execution of the hotel's preventive maintenance program.

Maintain standards of product quality for all areas of the hotel as outlined in the HIW standards manual and reports deficiencies to the General Manager.

Hire, train, and provide career development for all maintenance personnel; conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to employees; may include dealings with trade unions.

Serve as member of Executive Committee/Management Team, and works with other management personnel to establish hotel service standards to achieve maximum profitability and efficiency.

The hospitality industry is a 24/7 business and we never close our doors! What is expected from you is open availability and schedule flexibility to match the business levels and the hotel needs.

If you are ready to join the best team and find out what it means to be a valued and empowered leader and if you want to be part of a growing hotel family, then you are looking at the right hotel.

Are you looking for more reasons to join the team? In exchange to your great skills and work ethic, we offer excellent pay, Hilton and Meyer Jabara Hotel discounts for you and your family and the opportunity to grow and create a career within the best hotel company.

Additional benefits:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vacation time

401k

Voluntary benefits including, but not limited to Short term Disability, Life Insurance and Vision

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