Chief Engineer, Legacy Hotel

About IMG Academy
Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:

• Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
• Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
• Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand,providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches

The Chief Engineer is responsible for maintaining all equipment, systems and building components ensuring that the Legacy Hotel property is maintained and in operating order. This includes but is not limited to mechanical and electrical systems, pumps, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, computer systems, locks, furniture, paint and wall coverings.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of planning and executing the Legacy Hotel's maintenance and engineering operations to ensure the proper functioning of building systems
• Develop and maintain the ongoing maintenance program for the hotel, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventive maintenance, hotel rooms, air handler units, ice machines, pool, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, water softeners, switch rooms, roof exhausts, electrical substations, etc.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs for guest rooms, public areas and commercial equipment. Ensure that all areas of the hotel are inspected 1x per quarter
• Meet with vendors and contractors as needed to submit bids for new construction or discuss different work phases
• Oversee the process of tracking and replenishing the department's supplies using inventory management systems
• Coordinate response to maintenance emergencies, including after-hours calls
• Ensure that the property maintains compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations by submitting for and receiving all necessary permits and contracts.
• Teach and guide new team members on the hotel's procedures, systems, and job-specific tasks
• Create goals and other performance indicators for the engineering department
• Create and maintain a positive work environment that proactively addresses employee concerns and facilitates communication between leadership and team members
• Prioritize and assign work to technicians and ensure timely completion of repairs
• Oversee the payroll review process and adhere to IMGA policies on payroll coding and deadlines
• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline operations and ensure the highest level of guest satisfaction
• Collaborate with People Operations team to facilitate successful recruiting and onboarding experience for new hires
• Answer guest inquiries pertaining to hotel services and local area information as appropriate
• Maintain confidentiality of guest and proprietary information, protecting company assets
• Other duties as assigned by management

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Previous experience in hotel or commercial building Engineering Department is required
• Vocational Institution Certificate and completion of apprenticeship in plumbing or electrical repair is required preferred with at least 1 year of hotel engineering experience OR 2 years hotel engineering experience with 2 years hotel line level operations experience
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Opera or other hotel PMS system is a plus
• Ability to use mathematical skills to prepare budgets and interpret financial information
• Must have a positive attitude and have a team mindset.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to lift, carry, move, push and pull equipment or boxes up to 50lbs
• Ability to stand and walk for duration of shift
• Ability to work on various indoor and outdoor surfaces including grass, turf, courts, etc. in all weather
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill engineering tasks.
• Must be able to climb stairs on a continuous basis.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Must be able to operate office equipment such as computers
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays as needed

Background Requirements:

• Requires a background check upon offer
• Requires a drug test upon offer

Benefits:
As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time roles.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• 401k with an Employer Match
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Gym Discount Program
• Pet Insurance
• Wellbeing Program
• and more!

Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Other details

• Job Family LEGACY HOTEL
• Pay Type Salary

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