Assistant Chief Engineer

Marriott International, Brooklyn, NY 11201 At Marriott, you define what success means to you, then we help make it happen. With opportunities for building your skills, colleagues who share your enthusiasm, and a clear career path with challenging work that provides direction for growth and promotion. If you're the kind of person who wants to be challenged, supported, and applauded, this is where you belong. Job Description Assistant Chief Engineer for the New York Marriott at The Brooklyn Bridge. Our Brooklyn Heights, NY hotel is located just 1.5 miles across the river from Manhattan. Our property has 25 floors, 637 rooms, 28 suites and 25 meeting rooms, 30,000 sq ft of total meeting space. JOB SUMMARY Assists department head in managing budget, capital expenditures, preventative maintenance and energy conservation. Accountable for maintaining the building and grounds with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection. Assigns, tracks and follows up on status of work assigned to staff and contractors. Helps to increase guest and associate satisfaction through effective communications and training. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience - High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing. OR - 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major; 2 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing. Skills and Knowledge - Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on mechanical or technological equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. - Mechanical - Knowledge of machines, computers, tools and other equipment, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. - Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. - Troubleshooting - Determining causes of mechanical or technological operating errors and deciding what to do about it. - Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. - Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.- Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. - Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective operations for the protection of people, data and property. - Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings or other structures such as walkways, parking lots, and guest facilities. - Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. - Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. - Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems. - Basic Computer Skills - Using basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.). - Number Facility - The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. - Analytical/Critical Thinking - The ability to gather and organize information using a logical and systematic process; recognize patterns and relationships in complex data; examine data to identify implications, problems and draw appropriate conclusions; generate alternative solutions to problems; evaluate strengths, weaknesses and consequences of alternative solutions and approaches to solving problems. Management Competencies - Adaptability - Ability to effectively adjust to major changes in work tasks or the work environment. - Aligning Performance for Success - Skilled at focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives. - Building a Successful Team - Skilled at building a cohesive team and facilitating goal accomplishment. - Building Trust - Ability to interact with others in an honest, fair and respectful way; giving others confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization. - Communication - Skilled at clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media; engaging the audience and helping them understand and retain the message. - Customer Focus - Ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships; actively seeking information to understand and address customers' needs. - High Work Standards - Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks. - Planning and Organizing - Skilled at establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure work is completed efficiently. - Problem Solving/Decision Making - Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing solutions. 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