Job Description
Description Thompson Palm Springs is currently recruiting for an experienced Chief Engineer to join the hotel's Engineering team.
The Chief Engineer plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the physical infrastructure and systems. This position assists the Director of Engineering in overseeing the engineering and maintenance department, ensuring that the hotel's facilities are in optimal condition and that safety and environmental standards are met. Additional duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assists in directing general construction and the installation, maintenance and repair of all electrical, mechanical and architectural systems throughout the facility to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
- Assigns, verifies and documents the completion of all routine maintenance and repairs in the property maintenance management system.
- Communicates with city/county/state officials to ensure the proper maintenance of permits and licenses, to coordinate required inspections and to ensure full compliance with codes, regulations and safety standards to protect the well-being of all guests and team members.
- Assists in the execution of capital projects and property rehabilitations.
- Assists in interviews, trains, supervises, counsels, schedules and evaluates staff.
- Communicate effectively with guests and fellow team members
- Ensure maintenance of tools and equipment in safe working condition
- Maintain records of types and frequency of maintenance
- Make approved purchases of supplies, equipment and services
- Maintain inventory
- Conduct regular safety inspections of the property
Thompson Palm Springs has quickly become the desert's most exciting lifestyle hotel tailored to influential locals, sophisticated globetrotters, VIP gatherings and social events. Situated at the heart of the city's iconic Palm Canyon Drive, the hotel includes 168 bungalow-inspired guest rooms and suites coupled with our 8,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, plus unique outdoor venues. Thompson Palm Springs is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place where careers are made and talent opens doors to exciting opportunities in the hospitality industry worldwide. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.
At Thompson Palm Springs, a member of the Hyatt collection, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. This highly visible role will report directly to the Director of Engineering.
This is an
exempt (salaried) role. The budgeted salary range for this position is $68,640 to $96,400. This is the pay range for this position that Thompson Palm Springs reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors including experience and education.
Qualifications • A minimum of 4years'building maintenance experience isrequired, with hotel experience preferred.
• Previous leadership experience in a similar role preferred
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Engineering/Facility Management degree preferred
• Must have experience operating high pressure Steam Boilers, Chillers, HVAC systems
• Knowledge of building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex technical issues.
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills.
Why work for Thompson Palm Springs?- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance eligibility after 30 days of employment
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Compassionate Leave
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan & Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance Program
- Free & Discounted Hotel Rooms at Hyatt Hotels around the World!
- Tuition & Wellness Reimbursement
Our Vales: Empathy Integrity Respect Inclusion Experimentation Wellbeing
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status
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