The Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel is looking for an Chief Engineer with a background in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry. The position requires at least 3 years of experience in a management role with knowledge of general safety procedures, proper cleaning techniques, chemical handling requirements, and use of housekeeping equipment. Having worked in the area's hotel market and having IHG brand experience is strongly preferred.
This is a salaried exempt position. The hospitality industry is always open; therefore, you may need to work weekends as needed.
Principal Responsibilities:
Maintains the guest rooms, public space and back of the house areas in good repair by performing various tasks related to a variety of trades including, but not limited to: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, wall covering, and masonry to ensure an attractive and well-maintained hotel.
Essential Functions:
- Inspects guestrooms, public spaces and back-of-the-house for areas to repair, touch up or replace.
- Repairs, or replaces items such as light bulbs, lamps, switches, outlets, faucets, toilets, hardware, filters, paint, furniture, wall coverings, caulking, grouting or other miscellaneous items.
- Assists other department team members in the systematic application of the preventive maintenance program.
- Makes records of repairs made or areas in need of further attention.
In addition to their essential duties, the Chief Engineer must follow company safety and security procedures.
Physical Requirements:
Below is a listing of the physical requirements for the standard performance of this job:
Frequency Key: Rare, Occasional, Frequent, or Constant
- Sitting Occasional
- Walking, Standing Frequent
- Climbing Stairs Frequent
- Crouching/Bending/Stooping Frequent
- Reaching Frequent
- Grasping Frequent
- Pushing/Pulling Frequent
- Near Vision Constant
- Far Vision Constant
- Hearing Constant
- Talking Frequent
- Smelling Frequent
- Lifting/Carrying (25 lbs.) Occasional
- Travel Rare
Other Duties:
Assimilate into the Avalon culture through understanding, supporting, and participating in all elements of corporate policies. Demonstrate working knowledge of the service standards.
Regular attendance in conformance to the standards that Avalon may establish from time to time is essential to the successful performance of this position.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and to be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential, functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Knowledge of all maintenance trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry
- Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment
- Working knowledge of basic hand and power tools
- Basic English language communication and mathematical skills in order to communicate with fellow team members, fully comprehend job assignments, and perform accurate, simple arithmetic functions
Qualifying Standards:
Education
High School graduate or equivalent required.
Experience
Basic experience in maintenance trades, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry. At least 3 years of supervisory experience in maintenace.
Licenses or Certificates
Ability to obtain any government-required license, permit, or certificate. CPR Certification and/or First Aid Training preferred.
Grooming
All team members must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).
Other
Bi-lingual language ability (English/Spanish) preferred.
The ideal candidate will put pride in their work, be reliable, and be friendly and professional at all times. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this ad.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status.
Avalon Hospitality Group operates the hotel. When you join the Avalon Hospitality Group team, you become a member of its team, which has been working and growing together for more than 25 years. At Avalon, team members are encouraged and rewarded for their achievements. We welcome guests with clean guestrooms and thoughtful service. If you share these values, we encourage you to explore your next career opportunity with Avalon.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Work Location: In person