Assistant Chief Engineer | Philadelphia Airport Residence Inn
Shaner Hotel

ABOUT THE TEAM

Shaner Hotels has an amazing opportunity at our Philadelphia Residence Inn, located near the Philadelphia Airport and many favorite tourist spots downtown historic Philadelphia. The 121-room Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Airport offers our guests a lounge area for evening relaxation with an adjoining patio with fire pit.

ABOUT US

Shaner Hotel Group

Shaner Hotels is one of the foremost award-winning hospitality owner-operators and management companies in the hospitality industry. Our current portfolio consists of over 65 full-service, select-service, extended-stay and resort properties with more than 7,500 rooms in 14 states and four countries. We partner with the top Hospitality Brands including independent locations as well. We provide a variety of services for investors, hotel owners and brands-including hotel development, design and construction, e-commerce, and revenue management. You can find out more by visiting our website, www.shanercorp.com!

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company's business operations.
• Delegate daily work assignments and review priorities and special projects.
• Schedule and perform work in accordance with preventive maintenance program in rooms, coordinating with the Rooms Division Department.
• Ensures final inspection of all engineeringrelated work and execution of all work orders.
• Performs engineering staff functions whenever necessary.
• Ensures all safety equipment is in compliance and working order with federal quarterly/annual inspections to city, state and codes. Maintain knowledge of hotel safety procedures and ensure application of such.
• Handle chemicals for designated uses/surfaces, according to hotel requirements.
• Perform emergency equipment and machinery repair as needed.
• Maintain the proper use, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of all tools.
• Exercise safety precautions when working on equipment (use of safety signs, etc.).
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities that may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Responsibilities

Participate in the preventive maintenance program of all building equipment and rooms. Supervise, train, and inspect the performance of Engineering Department to include the proper operation, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of all heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment. Assist hotel leadership in developing, coordinating, and monitoring a maintenance program to ensure the safety, security and comfort of all staff and guest.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; college degree or vocational training a plus.
• Any building trade license/certificate from the state of hotel's operation preferred.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Minimum two years' experience as a hotel maintenance engineer.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Basic working knowledge of building maintenance, electrical, plumbing and refrigeration equipment.
• Working knowledge of repair and maintenance regarding health codes; plumbing codes; plant equipment; electrical codes; architectural codes; structural codes; blueprints and wiring/plumbing schematics; building code improvement; mechanical and electrical/safety systems construction; national/local fire codes; proper chemical handling and disposal; power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades; local mechanical codes; OSHA codes and best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interpret manufacturer's literature for installation, preparation, use and upkeep of various materials and products used throughout the property.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to endure abundant physical movements in carrying out job duties.
• Ability to enforce hotel's standards, policies and procedures with staff.
• Ability to troubleshoot and use alternatives in emergency situations.
• Ability to handle potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information.

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