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Summary

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team in one of the world's most vibrant locations? Hyatt Place Times Square is seeking a passionate, hands-on Assistant Chief Engineer to oversee our hotel's maintenance operations and ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency while growing and developing within the hotel industry

The Assistant Chief Engineer; Supervises and oversees the building's mechanical equipment and engineering staff. The overall responsibility for managing engineering operations and coordinating with the Senior Managers all hotel needs and functions under the direct supervision and instructions of the Area Director of Engineering and Hotel General Manager.

• Manage daily activities, communicate goals, implement schedules, and follow proper procurement procedures to ensure engineering associates have the tools and supplies needed to carry out their job duties
• Will assist in training engineering associates to comply with corporate, local, state, and federal laws
• You may be required to work weekends, holidays, and other hours outside your regular schedule to support the department's needs. Due to the nature of the hospitality industry
• Able to work various schedules to reflect the hotel's business needs, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays
• The Assistant Chief Engineer will carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job as requested by the department head

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide the highest quality of service to the customer at all times. Deal promptly and efficiently with guest complaints and needs 
• Have a thorough knowledge of emergency and safety procedures. Respond to all emergencies and be prepared to assist 
• Responsible for ordering supplies, tools, and equipment and maintaining proper par levels to corporate department standards
• This role will support, maintain, and implement the department's BOH preventive maintenance program
• Assist with other duties as assigned and serve as "Assistant Chief Engineer" as required while maintaining and repairing the interior and exterior of the building
• Will be required to represent and support the Area Director of Engineering in his absence confidently on all levels to ownership, corporate executive leadership, contractors, or other department heads. 
• Maintains the PM program for the entire hotel. Drive initiatives for energy efficiency and sustainability. Perform maintenance checks of equipment and logs properly 
• Attend Daily Operations Meetings 
• Direct Supervise of the Engineering Crews. Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of all workspaces, shops, and storage areas
• QUALIFICATIONS:
• Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
• Prior Engineering experience in any area or trade. (Preferably hotels)
• HVAC knowledge
• Must know about plumbing and building code
• Must be familiar with procurement and scheduling programs. Possesses the ability to troubleshoot effectively
• Computer skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires ability to perform the following: carrying, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 75 pounds
• They frequently stand up and move about the facility, handle objects and equipment to maintain it, and constantly bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and crawl
• May work in noisy environments, hot or cold temperatures, and confined spaces. This job may require working from heights higher than 4 feet and working off ladders

Experience:

A minimum of 2 + years in a hotel in a similar role is required. Track record of working collaboratively with others to achieve desired results. Skilled in problem analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Compensation Range: $70,000k- $73,000k 

This position is at a location where Hyatt is not the employer. The employer of individuals working at this hotel may be a third-party management company that is responsible for all employment benefits and obligations at this location.

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