Job at Hospitality Concepts International On Behalf of Client, Hotel Chief Engineer

JOB TITLE: Chief Engineer 
DEPARTMENT: Repairs & Maintenance
REPORTING TO: General Manager

Job Description/Summary: The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall upkeep and maintenance of the hotel facility and equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions in electrical/mechanical systems (e.g. HVAC, plumbing) and other hotel equipment. 
• Conducting on-going room preventative maintenance program (see maintenance manual for system specifics). 
• Reviewing maintenance problems, complaints and work orders to prioritize and schedule work. 
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing malfunctioning mechanical systems and equipment.
• Inspecting property to identify potential and current repairs & maintenance needs. 
• Estimating department expenditures for budget purposes and assisting with the capital budget process.
• Soliciting bids from contractors and evaluating their proposals. Once contractor is selected and employed, ensuring work is completed to specifications. 
• Coordinating with local health, safety, fire, and building inspectors to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations. 
• Performing preventive maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis. 
• Completing maintenance logs. 
• Maintaining the building exterior if not serviced by a contractor (e.g. fungi removal, lawn care, painting). 
• Supervising and scheduling of maintenance staff. 

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Carry out manager on duty (MoD) role according to MoD duty roster.
• Any other duties assigned by The General Manager

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Employee Acknowledgement:
• Holder of Degree/Diploma/Full technician Certificate from recognized institution
• +5 years’ experience working in 4/5* branded property in the role of Chief Engineer/Assistant Engineer/or Teamleader.
• Team player, Guest Oriented and good trainer
• Proper knowledge of Hotel Preventive Maintenance programs
If you find yourself qualified for the post, please submit your detailed resume to Jonathan at recruitment@hospitalityconcepts.co.tz before 15th October 2016.