About the Role
The Chief Engineer takes ownership and pride in the maintenance of the property, while fostering the Buffalo Lodging Associates (BLA) culture and values- Excellence, Passion, Integrity, Inclusive.
Responsibilities
- Completing routine preventative maintenance on laundry equipment, heating and air conditioning units, ice machines, fire extinguisher, fire and smoke alarms, lawn sprinkler, lawn equipment, exercise equipment and plumbing to create a safe and appealing property.
- Maintaining work order assignment boards and tracking completed/pending work orders.
- Following up on all incomplete work orders to inform the requesting guest or department of the status.
- Evaluating and selecting quality vendors that are reliable and provide good value for their price.
- Supervisory duties of the Maintenance Assistant on site including interviewing, hiring, training, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining; planning, assigning, directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Requirements
- At least three years of supervisory or lead mechanic experience in a hotel or related field.
- Demonstrated general mechanical skills are necessary.
- Basic repair, painting, wall covering HVAC, electrical work, plumbing, boiler operation, pool maintenance and general maintenance skills required.
- Must have valid drivers license, and acceptable driving history subject to company approval.
Skills
- General mechanical skills
- Basic repair
- Painting
- Wall covering
- HVAC
- Electrical work
- Plumbing
- Boiler operation
- Pool maintenance
- General maintenance
Location
- Buffalo, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years supervisory or lead mechanic experience
Education Level
- Vocational training preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $26.50 - $34.50 per hour
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401K Retirement plan with company match
- Travel discounts on branded properties
- Career growth opportunities
About the Company
- Residence Inn by Marriott/Buffalo-Downtown is located in the Allentown district of Downtown Buffalo, minutes from the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.
- The hotel offers 105 spacious studio and one-bedroom suites with separate living and sleeping areas, and fully equipped kitchens.
- Buffalo Lodging Associates, a hotel management company based out of Canton, MA, has emphasized true hospitality since being founded in 1996.
- Buffalo Lodging Associates manages a portfolio of 50 hotels, partnering with brands like Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Choice Hotel International Hotels.
- The company values its dedicated associates as the core of its success.
