Residence Charleston Riverview is looking for an experienced Chief Engineer. Must have open availability to work weekdays, weekends and holidays. Company benefits include health, vision, dental, 401K, employee discounts and much more. The primary function of a Chief Engineer is to ensure the overall success of the hotel by meeting or exceeding the guest expectation for working order of mechanical systems. The Chief Engineer must maintain a safe and working environment throughout the hotel for all associates, enforce safety guidelines and build awareness about safety.

Essential Job Functions

Directly responsible for the maintenance and operation of all the equipment on the property site and the building structure itself. This includes refrigeration and air conditioning, the fire alarm system, boilers, primary and secondary power systems, and emergency generators.
Responsible for the aesthetics of the exterior and interior of the building, continuously evaluates remodeling projects. Scheduling labor and material for remodeling and refurbishing projects.
Scheduling department personnel to maintain 24‐hour day coverage for preventative maintenance on building and equipment including external utilities such as water, power, gas, sewer, and internal utilities, power systems and fire protection.
Prepares work schedules in accordance with forecasted occupancy.
Implement policies and procedures to ensure energy conservation throughout the hotel.
Conducts department meetings/training on a regular basis in conjunction with AURO Hotels' standards and Brand standards including maintenance techniques and safe use of cleaning products.
Responsible to ensure that AURO Hotels' standards and Brand standards are met in all physical areas of the hotel including outside the building.
Responsible for monitoring compliance with state building codes and regulations, OSHA safety codes and adherence to Fire Department standards of safety and evacuation procedures.
Cooperate with all Department Heads, set up departmental meetings, supervisory meetings and internal departmental meetings.
Monitors any new construction. Interacts as necessary with designers, architects, contractors, and public utilities, the Fire Department, Health Department, insurance agencies, and OSHA. Works with Department Heads in preparing budgets. Prepares new work orders for construction projects, as well as monitoring requisitioned supplies and equipment for the Maintenance and Engineering Departments.
Coordinates hotel emergency procedures, in conjunction with General Manager. Develop an effective emergency plan for hotels. Conduct drills with staff. Train staff in the operation of emergency systems and equipment. Train all MOD's on emergency procedures, equipment, water and electrical shutoff etc. Schedule regular inspection and maintenance of all emergency equipment (kitchen hood extinguisher, fire extinguisher, alarm systems etc.).
Conference closely with the General Manager and takes every opportunity to become familiar with all aspects of the hotel to assist guests wherever required.
Keeps General Manager promptly informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance.
Perform performance appraisals on all direct reports as required.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties, work hours and/or responsibilities for this job at any time.

Experience/Education

High school diploma required. Minimum 2 years' experience in a Chief Engineer or Assistant Chief Engineer position preferred. Experience with food and beverage equipment is desirable. Certifications in the major engineering disciplines (electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, and plumbing) preferred.

Auro Hotels is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. All applicants are subject to background and substance abuse screening prior to any offer of employment.

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