Job Description

We are looking for our next great team member to join us as an Assistant Chief Engineer in our Engineering department. We are committed to providing you with:

Highly competitive wages
An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
401K matching program for eligible associates
Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
Additional hotel discounts with Marriott International brand hotels
Free Parking
Free Meal during your shift
Quarterly employee appreciation events to celebrate all your hard work!

Marriott Syracuse Downtown seeks Assistant Chief Engineer (Full-Time) to maintain hotel property and to ensure Crescent Hotels & Resorts and Marriott brand high standards of maintenance are met.

Here is what you will be doing each day as an Assistant Chief Engineer

• Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
• Implement and schedule property and equipment preventive maintenance programs in compliance with corporate/franchise standards and local, state and national codes and regulations.
• Prioritize service requests; schedule and monitor the service performed to ensure customer satisfaction, safety and convenience.
• Test and examine the life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times.
• Monitor utility consumption to determine the effectiveness of current systems.
• Review purchase requests and monitor expenses budget to ensure goals are met/exceeded.
• Assist in the administration of the department by preparing and maintaining schedules, logs, records and other documentation to ensure a smooth operation and minimize liabilities.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in mechanical or electrical systems (e.g., HVAC, plumbing) and other equipment throughout the hotel.
• Conduct walk-throughs and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structures of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC system and any other related equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis.
• Respond in a courteous manner to all guest questions, complaints, and or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.
• Communicate with hotel department heads to become aware of maintenance needs and ensure timely response to internal requests.
• Maintain the building exterior and "curb appeal" (e.g., snow removal, lawn care, painting, and gardening).
• Maintain franchise standards and follow-up on inspection deficiencies.
• Coordinate compliance of service contracts.
• Implements and maintains Crescent’s preventative maintenance program.
• Implement and maintain Crescent’s room care programs.
• Implement and maintain Crescent’s engineering department minimum standards.
• Actively participate in Crescent’s Safety Plan and energy improvements.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Ensure that all systems and equipment are functioning properly and efficiently
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Does this sound like you?

You must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Must be able to recognize potential safety hazards and security problems in the hotel and act upon each accordingly. Be skilled in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, drywalling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping. Must be able to troubleshoot and repair routine mechanical and electrical malfunctions in hotel systems and equipment. Must be willing and able to be responsive to complaints about maintenance.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.