Chief Engineer

About

Exciting opportunity to join our hotel management team as our Chief Engineer. This position is for "New" Fairfield Inn Davenport which will open this year.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and direct all property engineering and maintenance department operations.
• Maintain property appearance, equipment, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration and electrical systems.
• This includes physical plant and fixtures to provide maximum profitability and operational efficiency.
• Identify life/safety equipment and procedures and report any concerns to the General Manager (GM).
• Responsible to maintain basic systems operation and complete repair to other building components that influence guest services.
• You will uphold company and brand standards.
• Act as a trainer and mentor to the team while being an on property subject matter expert.

Additional Responsibilities

• Managed vendors and suppliers
• Department financial responsibility
• Lead any Capital improvement and renovation projects

Requirements

• Prior experience in a chief, assistant chief or similar role within the hotel industry
• Have or obtain any required certifications
• Strong knowledge of MEP
• Strong leadership skills and ability to train

About GF Hotels & Resorts

At GF we believe that people are the key to our success.We offer health insurance, paid time off, ongoing learning opportunities,competitive compensation plus a great culture.

GF Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning full-service ownership and management company that specializes in hotels, resorts, golfcourses, and other related hospitality assets. Since its founding in 1988, GF has operated over 800 properties in 46 states. GF's expertise includes but isnot limited to Sales & Marketing, Food & Beverage, Revenue Strategy,Information Technology, Human Resources and a complete Accounting System. Currently, GF partners with Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, IHG, Choice, Wyndham, BestWestern, among others, as well as individual properties. With its award-winning approach to maximizing guest satisfaction, GF has been recognized as one of the top management companies in the industry.