Chief Engineer - SpringHill Suites

Join the SpringHill Suites by Marriott West Melbourne / Palm Bay, a Strand Hospitality managed hotel set to open in early 2025!

Address: 4446 Hollywood Blvd., W. Melbourne, FL 32904

We offer competitive pay and benefits for our valued employees!

Full-time Strand Hospitality associates have the option to enroll in Aetna medical, dental, and vision plans. You also receive paid time off, paid basic life and AD&D insurance, and the option to purchase additional life for yourself, a spouse, and/or children.

Everyone (including part-time associates) can join a 401(k) Fidelity plan with a company match of up to 4% of the employee annual income. You also receive pay at time and a half on major holidays, as well as discounts in hotels located worldwide, theme parks, Broadway shows, and much more!

Job Summary

The Chief Engineer is responsible for maintaining the entire hotel facility, including physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and related equipment. This individual ensures the upkeep of guest areas and maintains an attractive hotel. S/he manages all rehabilitation, expansion, and special projects, and provides for consistent, cost-effective maintenance programs that ensure the hotel's safe and efficient operation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintenance and preventative maintenance of hotel interior and exterior, including parking lot signage, lighting, common areas, electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Reviews maintenance problems, complaints, and work orders to prioritize and schedule work.
• Inspects property to identify potential and current needs.
• Solicits bids from contractors and evaluates their proposals. When a contractor is selected and employed, ensures that work is completed to specifications.
• Coordinates with local health, safety, fire, and building inspectors to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Performs preventive maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis.
• Services the hotel’s pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters.
• Completes maintenance logs.
• Maintains the building exterior if not serviced by a contractor (e.g., lawn care, painting).
• Supervises and schedules maintenance staff.
• Has the ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.
• Completes duties and confirms on daily checklist as assigned.
• Various other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

• Hotel maintenance experience preferred. Other maintenance experience may be considered.
• Strong customer service skills and professional demeanor required.
• Ability to meet all physical requirements noted below.

Work Environment

• Physically demanding job that includes both indoor and outdoor responsibilities, estimated at 80% indoor and 20% outdoor. Must be able to withstand frequent extreme changes in temperature.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing loads up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent climbing of stairs, use of ladders, standing, walking, reaching, bending, trunk rotation, sitting, squatting, kneeling, crawling, and use of forceful grip.
• Frequent use of phone and communication radio.
• Frequent use of vision; peripheral, close, depth, distance, ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional use of PC, mouse, and keyboard; fine motor skills required.

It is the policy of Strand Hospitality Services not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Trade Secret and/or Non-Competitive Obligation with a present or previous employer?
• Have you ever worked for Strand Hospitality Services, Strandco. Inc. or Strand Development Company LLC? If yes, please enter the hotel name, dates of employment, and last job title.
• If currently employed, may we contact your current employer? If yes, please provide a name and contact information.
• What is your desired pay?
• What days can you work?
• What times of day can you work?
• Please provide any comments regarding your availability.
• Do you have a personal relationship or relative currently working for Strand Hospitality, Strandco, Inc., or Strand Development Company, LLC?
• Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony? A conviction does not automatically mean you will not be offered a job but not disclosing convictions may be a reason to deny employment.
• Please provide the name, contact information, and job title for three professional references.
• If you receive an offer for this position, do you consent to a criminal background check?

Ability to Relocate:

• Melbourne, FL 32904: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person