Chief Engineer | Palihouse Santa Monica

at Ontario Trillium Foundation
Location Not Specified
Date Posted December 15, 2022
Category Engineering
Job Type Not Specified

Description

PalihouseSanta Monica Chief Engineer Palihouse Santa Monica, Full-Time

Description

Chief Engineer Palihouse Santa Monica

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)

POSITION PROFILE:

The Lead Engineer provides a high level of property maintenance knowledge.Maintains the hotel facility, including the physical building structure, mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, and related equipment and has overall responsibility to focus on maintaining a safe and fully functioning facility while ensuring compliance with various federal, state and local environmental, health, safety, operating and building codes, standards and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform preventative maintenance repairs and inspections as mandated by local municipalities and/or requirements on systems such as: fire suppression and sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, backflow prevention device testing and AC systems.
  • Assist in handling requests for service calls, evaluate requests and respond as necessary.
  • Rapid response, of all emergency situations. Record and file reports as mandated.
  • Assist maintenance staff and other departments as needed, guide and train maintenance staff on proper repairs and servicing of equipment.
  • Report to the Housemaster regarding opportunities for efficient use of energy, preventive maintenance, and/or other cost-savings measures.
  • Organize and keep the maintenance department clean, stocked with supplies and control of supplies.
  • Assist or inform the Housemaster when supplies are needed and par levels are low.
  • Ensure that work orders are complete and that the work that other maintenance employees have done has been done correctly.
  • Communicate with the Housemaster and other department heads regarding issues and concerns that needs to be addressed. Work to find solutions.
  • Walk the Hotel and look for issues.
  • Work around guests to ensure that they are satisfied and that their concerns and issues are taken care of in a timely manner.
  • Other duties as assigned.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to speak and communicate clearly and concisely.
  • Must use good judgment.
  • Must work as a team to drive results.
  • Must be an organized individual and prioritize well.
  • Must be able to handle stressful situations, work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize well.
  • Must have a good work ethic.
  • Must display a positive attitude.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS:

  • Must be able to work in varied temperatures, indoor & outdoor environments under stressful weather conditions.
  • Must be able to work within hazardous environments and promote a safe work program for the maintenance staff. Work often requires being involved in physical conditions within proximity to moving mechanical parts, electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat and/or chemicals.
  • Must be able to work with atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system or skin due to fumes, dust, odors, gases, and poor ventilation.
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch in tight restricted spaces.

Palisociety is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Palisociety does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

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ABOUT PALISOCIETY:

Palisociety is a fully integrated hospitality company that acquires, programs, develops, owns and operates unique hotels and residences across the country under three distinct monikers: Palihouse, Palihotel, ARRIVE by Palisociety and a collection of independently branded properties. We aim to enhance the lives of our guests and the local community, by creating one-of-a-kind neighborhood-centric places filled with interesting people, friendly staff and trusty service.

Palisociety s four brands feature 13 hotels and 23 restaurants and bars in current operation. Across the portfolio, five additional hotels are under construction and anticipated to open by Spring 2022, along with a development pipeline of 15 properties in discussion/planning phase. Palisociety properties have been featured on Condeě Nast Traveler s Hot List, Travel + Leisure IT List, and more, with accolades from the New York Times, Architectural Digest, Wallpaper and countless others. Avi Brosh founded Palisociety in 1998 in Los Angeles.

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Address 1001 3rd Street, Santa Monica, CA, US, 90403