Residence Inn Town Center- Chief Maintenance Engineer

The Residence Inn Virginia Beach Town Center is the roomiest addition to the Town Center market. The hotel features 120 all-suite rooms, meeting space, indoor pool, and an outdoor patio with grills and a firepit. Conveniently located in Virginia Beachs Central Business District, and just steps from Town Center, the Residence Inn is surrounded by a vibrant and growing business community in the heart of Virginias largest city.

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

One of the most important decisions you will ever make is where to bring your special talent. The Coastal Hospitality leader possesses a natural talent for service and is invigorated about the art and profession of being in service to others. If this speaks to you, Coastal Hospitality may be the perfect place to grow your career.

We are currently searching for a dynamic, hands-on, experienced Chief Maintenance Engineer for this exciting opportunity at the Residence Inn Virginia Beach Town Center. This position will report to the General Manager.

What You Will Bring To This Role :

As the Chief Maintenance Engineer, our ideal candidate would be responsible for all aspects of the hotel administrative, financial and operating aspects of the hotel as they directly relate to the engineering division. He/she is responsible for the safe and profitable operation of the hotel.

Some of Your Responsibilities Would Be:

(Associate will spend the majority of each shift on these essential duties)

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with the management company standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Supervise and train all Engineering staff in Customer Service, Empowerment, Standard Operating Procedures and Loss Prevention Standards.
• Create, approve and post all Engineering staff schedules.
• Create and adhere to annual budget for department.
• Develop financial forecasts and actively participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings.
• Develop and implement plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in an acceptable state of repair.
• Ensure the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws.
• Create and implement a preventative maintenance program for all hotel equipment.
• Ensure that all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per hotel standards.
• Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner.
• 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.
• Assist as necessary with special projects and renovations.
• Administer all vendor contracts controlled by the engineering department.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc., from disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of progressive facilities management experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related management experience; or a 2-year college degree and 3 or more years of related management experience.

**Candidates must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Candidates can expect to: walk and stand for a full shift; bend stoop and reach overhead; pushing and pulling up to 250lbs and lifting up to 50lbs. How You'll Be Rewarded : A chance to learn something new every day in a fun, friendly work environment! Health Benefits; Medical, Dental and Vision Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program Company Paid Short Term Disability, Life Insurance and Accidental Death Affordable and Optional Long-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance Company Matched 401K Health Care Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Legal Resources Associate Travel Discounts per Brand Guidelines EOE AA/Veteran/Disabled