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Chief Engineer Hotels
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Manages hotel facility operations, capital budgets, preventive maintenance, and compliance with local, state, and federal codes for major hotel brands in Washington, DC.
About this role
Overview
Complete Building Services (CBS) is a company that is passionate about the operation and maintenance of buildings/facilities in the commercial and government sectors. CBS is the largest division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc. - Washington DC's most established real estate company. At CBS, we celebrate and empower our talented employees - and it shows as we have been ranked by the Washington Business Journal as the "Best Place to Work" multiple times.
Perks & Benefits
We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and 401k plan with a match. And...we offer some not so standard, extra great-benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discounts programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), and an Employee Assistance Program that offer free financial consultants, therapists, and lawyers. We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Come join us and find out what the best work of your career could look like for you.
Responsibilities
Complete Building Services is a facility management company that partners with major hotel brands Marriott, Hilton, Holiday Inn, and Cambria. We are looking at bringing in a new Hotel Chief Engineer to support us in Washington, DC.
Location: Washington, DC
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Salary: $33- $38 per hour.
((In this role you are eligible to make overtime.
Parking included))
As a CBS Chief Engineer, you must be able to do the following:
- Assist in developing, managing, and operating capital budgets
- Develop and implement plans and schedules to achieve company and department goals
- Develop processes, procedures, and standards for the facility's operational performance
- Read and understand contract and RFP requirements
- Create an atmosphere of professionalism and mutual support among employees
- Review work performance of subordinates
- Manage and maintain the completion of the facilities scheduled PM's through the CMMS
- Assist with environmental compliance
- Assist with the compliance of local, state, and federal codes
- Develop, manage, and coordinate all shift schedules including holiday, vacation, sick and emergency coverages
- Conduct weekly staff meetings to discuss facility operations, project status, toolbox safety and other relevant information
- Review, approve and submit weekly time sheets, work order tickets and other required documentation
- Accurately document work performed on tickets and/or work orders
- As required, prepare, and submit a cost analysis report for contracted work
- Assist with updating and implementing HAZCOM and environmental programs
- Set-up, maintain and use filing system
- Perform tool and equipment inventory monthly
- Maintain skills and knowledge to industry standards
- Perform annual and semi-annual performance reviews
Qualifications
Qualifications
- CFC Universal license (410A)
- 3-5 years working as a Hotel Chief Engineer
- Must possess excellent customer service skills
EOE, including disability/veterans
Skills
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