Chief Engineer Washington, DC Able Services Field - Engineering Chief Engineer / Full time / On-site
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To supervise the maintenance operations and physical condition of the hotel to ensure highest standards of guest satisfaction within allotted budget.
Key duties/responsibilities of Hotel Chief Engineer: · Supervises, develops, and maintains an ongoing maintenance operation for hotel, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventive maintenance, hotel rooms, air/heating units, ice machines, swimming pools, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, water softeners, switch gear rooms, roof exhausts, electrical substations, etc. · Develops and manages Room, Common Area, Back of House, Banquet, and Meeting preventative maintenance plans. · On a regular basis, inspects and evaluates physical condition of the hotel asset, including all guestrooms, public areas, pool area; completes and retains inspection reports on a regular and timely basis, using then-current Company inspection forms. · Works closely with other departments (i.e., Front Office and Housekeeping Departments on maintenance and repairs issues) and Corporate Project Manager to ensure high level of customer satisfaction. · Orders material and completes work assignments on time and by a specified date. · Performs work within departmental expense plans. Assists Director of Engineering in capital budgeting. · Maintains hotel by managing painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, mechanical, and other related maintenance activities. · Notifies management concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment. · Interprets specifications, job orders and company policies to maintenance employees. · Oversees compliance with OSHA standards regarding proper usage, dilution of products, equipment safety and usage as well as blood-borne pathogen precautions and procedures. Refers to ABLE Hospitality Risk Management Procedure Manual for all OSHA standards. · Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules, recommends measures to improve production. · Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists employees in resolving work problems. · Supervises and motivates maintenance staff including coaching, counseling, evaluating, and training activities. · Communicates verbally and in writing with all levels of employees. · Attends periodic meetings with Director of Engineering and/or department heads, conducts and/or participates in safety meetings at designated intervals with hotel staff. · Submits to management recommendations for painting, repairs, furnishings, relocation of equipment, and reallocation of space. · Understands government regulations affecting hotels operations, ensuring hotel is operated in compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and requirements of any federal, state, or municipal authority. · As required of all hotel associates, assists any customer or potential customer in a prompt, courteous, friendly, and helpful manner always.
SKILLS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: · Experience that is commensurate with hospitality for the position of Chief Engineer. Prefer 5+ years hotel operations experience. · Strong employee relation skills, coaching skills and training skills · As required, highest level relevant state/local license for stationary engineers and/or HVAC plus universal level refrigerant recovery license · BOMA accredited courses desirable. · Preferred: High-rise Fire Safety Director, Haz-Mat Certification, Indoor Air Quality Certification, LEED Certification · Strong oral and written communication skills. · Ability to work with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. · Computer skills and building automation systems experience required. · Certification meeting OSHA ACM awareness training requirements as required. · Working knowledge of energy conservation required, formal training preferred
#200 $60 - $60 an hour
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Able Services is America’s largest family-owned provider of Janitorial, Engineering, and Facility solutions. Since 1926 Able has consistently delivered world-class service at a competitive value, thereby achieving significant cost savings and efficiencies for our clients.
HISTORY
As the founder of the largest family-owned building services provider in the United States, Angelo Boschetto was the embodiment of the American dream.
While working a sales job by day he supplemented his income with a nighttime janitorial job in San Francisco’s North Beach District. Hard work and dedication were the key ingredients that made his dream into a reality.
Founded in 1926, we evolved into Able Building Maintenance in 1951. Today the company Angelo built with hard work and dedication has expanded nationwide. Chairman Paul Boschetto, Angelo’s son, remains dedicated to the principles of his father.
MISSION
Able’s mission is to provide Best In-Class services to real estate owners and managers, mentor and care for our employees, and reduce our impact on the environment.
We place special emphasis on supplying our clients with the best workforce available combined with the latest technologies.
Our commitment to all Able customers has established us as a leading national provider of janitorial and engineering services.
LEADERSHIP
“Able is the preferred choice because our services historically exceed the expectations of our clients.” Paul Boschetto, Chairman/Owner, Able Services
“I could not be more proud of the incredible talent and culture that exists in our company and the opportunity to carry on our core values and strategy as the CEO of Able Services.”
Paul Saccone, CEO, Able Services
HOW WE HIRE
Many of our corporate employees started off working for Able as field employees– janitors, engineers and project managers. We prefer to promote from within.
If you know of anyone that is interested in employment, learning the janitorial industry, working in operations management, billing, finance, sustainability service coordination, or stationary engineering, then please direct them to our quick and easy resume submission form.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Able Services values the rich diversity of its workforce. We strive to foster a work environment of respect and engagement that harnesses our workforce’s diversity to our common goal of providing prompt and superior client service. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of classification protected by law, including race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or national origin. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.