Chief Engineer - Exempt Manager

Marriott International; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Irvine, California seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee all engineering and maintenance operations. Key responsibilities include managing budgets, ensuring safety and compliance, and leading a customer-focused team. Applicants must have relevant technical training and experience. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Bonus Eligible

Comprehensive health care benefits

401(k) plan with up to 5% company match

Employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in the engineering and maintenance field.
• Experience supervising teams in an engineering capacity.
• Ability to maintain effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage all engineering/maintenance operations for facility.
• Oversee compliance with budgetary guidelines and preventative maintenance.
• Lead responses to emergency situations related to facility issues.

Skills

Technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing

Experience in engineering and maintenance

Leadership skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Building and Construction, Engineering or related

Tools

HVAC systems

Plumbing tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Additional Information Bonus Eligible

Job Number 25144004

Job Category Engineering & Facilities

Location Residence Inn by Marriott Irvine John Wayne Arpt/Orange Coun, 2855 Main Street, Irvine, California, United States, 92614VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Residence%20Inn%20by%20Marriott%20Irvine%20John%20Wayne%20Arpt/Orange%20Coun%2C%202855%20Main%20Street%2C%20Irvine%2C%20California%2C%20United%20States%2C%2092614)

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

Job Summary

Manages all engineering/maintenance operations, including maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection. Accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation. Responsible for maintaining regulatory requirements. Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues.

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.
• OR
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major; 2 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.

Core Work Activities

Managing Property Operations and Engineering Budgets

• Supervises Engineering in the absence of the Director of Engineering.
• Assists in managing the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical and life safety systems.
• Maintains and operates equipment at optimum effectiveness, efficiency and safety.
• Establishes and manages an effective rooms maintenance program.
• Ensures compliance with all Engineering departmental policies, standards and procedures.
• Manages department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Selects and orders or purchases new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
• Inspects and evaluates the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of work required.
• Recommends or arranges for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.
• Supervises the day to day operations of Engineering.

Maintaining Property Standards

• Maintains accurate logs and records as required.
• Assists in effectively planning, scheduling and evaluating preventative maintenance programs.

Providing Exceptional Customer Service

• Handles guest problems and complaints effectively.
• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
• Displays leadership in guest hospitality by exemplifying excellent customer service and creating a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

Managing Profitability

• Helps establish priorities for total property maintenance needs.
• Ensures ongoing communication occurs in all areas of responsibility to create awareness of business objectives, awareness of expectations and recognition of exemplary performance.

Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.
• Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.
• Strives to improve service performance.
• Provides feedback to employees based on observation of service behaviors.
• Supervises employee\'s ability to execute departmental and property emergency procedures.
• Reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
• Solicits employee feedback.
• Helps ensure regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety standards.
• Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to SOPs/LSOPs and support the Peer Review Process.
• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

The salary range for this position is $72,000 to $96,000 annually. Marriott offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, other life and work wellness benefits, and may include other incentives such as stock awards and deferred compensation plans. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equality statement: At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. Marriott International considers for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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