Assistant Chief Engineer

Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights When you join EVT, you are joining one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading experience companies. EVT encompasses Entertainment businesses that excite every sense, Ventures driven by a passion for new opportunities and Travel businesses that always feel local and authentic. At EVT, we’re the shakers and the Daymakers. The experience creators. The possibility makers and opportunity takers. We aim to make a positive impact on our people, communities and environment, every day. About the business Australian & New Zealand owned and operated for more than 30 years, Rydges operates quality city, suburban, and resort-style hotels in key destinations across Australia and New Zealand, with a refreshingly down-to-earth approach. Rydges provides genuine local hospitality with quality essentials alongside its trademark ‘too easy’ service. About the role The iconic Rydges Melbourne reopened its doors in May 2023, having undergone a complete transformation and is on the hunt for an Assistant Chief Engineer just as sharp as its brand-new look. We are seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to join our team who can lead and co-ordinate the maintenance team to perform both preventative and reactive maintenance of the hotel, delivering on quality, to ensure our hotel is in top condition for our guests. Key Role & Responsibilities include: To provide leadership for an effective maintenance service to all departments. This includes hands-on work, as well as delegating tasks to contractors and in-house maintenance staff; Respond to maintenance issues reported by guests and departments in a timely manner; Provide expertise and have thorough understanding of technology installed across the hotel, including BMS, Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), AV Systems, Internet Protocol Television (IPTV); Proactively identify areas of improvement within the hotel, ensuring preventative maintenance plans are in place and operational; Ensure the building and surrounds, plant, machinery and equipment is maintained and operates at the most efficient and productive level possible following all OH&S, WHS and AS standards; Ensure compliance with relevant internal and external hotel or building audits. Co-ordinate and implement plans of rectification in a timely manner; Ensure the continued safety of all guests and staff by ensuring the building’s fire and other essential services are in an operational state, actively connected, free of isolations and well maintained at all times; Assist the management of security and controls with regard to hard keys and card access management in line with company policies; Ability to work a flexible roster, subject to business demands which can include weekend, public holidays, or after hours work. Skills & experience These are the desired skills and experience for this role: 3+ years’ experience as a Maintenance Supervisor or similar Hospitality background preferred Trade background or similar High level of professional written and verbal communication skills. Provide excellent customer service and maintain a professional demeanour at all times. Be able to problem solve effectively, logically and resourcefully. Ability to: read, understand Engineering floor plans; identify, manage and seek resolution to building defects; perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy; prioritize and organize; be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgement; follow directions thoroughly and accurately; understand guest service needs; work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team; work with minimal supervision; maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data; direct performance of staff and follow up with corrections when needed; At EVT, we want our people to experience our businesses and be brand and experience advocates. So, we make sure access to amazing ‘Elevate Perks’ are available to all staff from day dot. Renowned for our refreshingly local, down-to-earth experiences. Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job. 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, JUCY Snooze and more. $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more. Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo. Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network. Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving. Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company. If you’re interested in keeping up to date with all available positions at EVT, including cinemas, hotels, and Thredbo, you can sign up for our weekly job alerts here . #J-18808-Ljbffr