Senior Engineer

Company: The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by
Location: Lexington
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

The Campbell House Lexington - Curio Collection by Hilton is a gem located in the rolling hills of Kentucky. Our recent renovation has enhanced the classic elegance and southern charm while maintaining the rich history of the boutique hotel.
We are looking for a self-motivated, experienced Engineer that has a strong hotel or property maintenance background.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Process and complete work orders that are transmitted to the maintenance department from the various departments of the hotel.
  
• Routinely inspect the hotel's buildings, grounds and equipment. Schedule, assign and perform work as necessary according to priority of task.
  
• Maintain an effective preventative maintenance program.
  
• Plan special projects as necessary. Submit ideas to the Director of Engineering. After approval, solicit bids, then supervise and coordinate the project.
  
• Routinely inspect air conditioning and heating systems and change filters.
  
• Interview and recommend candidates for hire in the Engineering department.
  
• Participate in the orientation of each new Engineering technician, completing the appropriate paperwork.
  
• Coach and counsel employees in maintenance in a positive fashion in order to produce improved work performance and knowledge.
  
• Maintain an effective training program to ensure that all new Maintenance employees are properly equipped to execute their jobs.
  
• Ensure that all employees report for work in proper uniform.
  
• Prepare work schedules for Maintenance Department employees as directed.
  
• Assist with purchasing for the Maintenance Department, using proper purchase order procedures. Check all shipments to be sure they are complete.
  
• Responsible for ensuring proper storage, usage and disposal of all chemicals utilized by Maintenance.
  
• Ensure that OSHA and HAZCOM procedures are followed.
  
• Aggressively promote the hotel's policies on safety and security to all employees. A portion of all departmental meetings is to be dedicated to a topic in safety and security.
  
• Ensure that grounds are picked up first thing each morning. All trash must be removed, and trash cans emptied before 8:30 a.m.
  
• Coordinate grounds maintenance including grass cutting, watering, weeding, pruning, fertilizing, planting, and application of herbicides.
  
• Participate in the daily supervision of up to six associates.
  
• As a salaried associate in the Engineering department, you are on call for emergencies that may occur at the hotel. You are responsible for shift coverage in the event of an absence that cannot be covered otherwise.
  

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