Chief Engineer - Thomas E. Strauss, Inc. (Food Services)
Serving Lancaster County Since 1929!
Few companies can claim over 95 years in business, but we can at Thomas E. Strauss, Inc. We owe our ongoing success to our exceptional staff and solid management team who are dedicated to an excellent guest experience.
Here is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated team at Thomas E. Strauss, Inc.
Our business is booming, and we are seeking outstanding team members who take pride in their work, and ownership of the position to ensure we are living up to our high standards and providing a friendly guest experience.
What we expect from you:
A friendly, professional demeanor toward coworkers and guests after all, our mission is to make people feel valued. We expect that of you, and we do our best to make YOU feel valued as well!Self-starter who owns the responsibilities of the role.A commitment to show up on time for every shift - ready to work hard alongside your team members.Your dedication to our values of diversity, integrity, excellence, accountability, community, and especially your willingness to have FUN!
Heres what we offer to you:
$5,000sign-on bonus, $1,000 paid every 60 days until paid in fullCompetitive pay.Excellent benefit package and employee perks.Ability to earn unlimited employee referral bonuses. Ability to work in other business units within the hospitality group to make extra cash or gain new work experience. The more you know, the more you grow!A work-to-live not a live-to-work workplace!
Our Mission: Make people feel valued.
Our Values: Diversity, Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, Community and FUN!
Thomas E. Strauss, Inc., is a local family-owned hospitality group. Our businesses include Millers Smorgasbord, Millers Bakery, The Quilt Shop at Millers, Locally Made Food Shop, Annas Gifts & Sundries, Plain & Fancy Farm, AmishView Inn and Suites, Smokehouse BBQ and Brews, and Plain & Fancy Country Store.
Position Summary
Responsible for the overall maintenance and repair of the hotel's building and guest rooms, onsite restaurants, equipment and grounds in accordance with the policies, and profit objectives of the company to provide superior service and value to the customer. Responsible and accountable to conduct his/her responsibilities within the confines of EEO, Title VII and other applicable laws.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Fundamental job requirements which an individual must be able to perform in order to accomplish the basic duties of the job.
Responsible for the safety and health of all who enter upon the premises of the hotel and restaurants including its co-workers, customers and subcontractors by placing as his or her top priority the maintenance of the property including the building, fire and life safety equipment and its procedures for dealing with all types of emergencies.Maintains a clean and orderly work area free of hazards and performs daily patrols of building and grounds looking for damaged electrical fixtures, inoperable lights and any other mechanical, plumbing or electrical equipment that may be operating improperly causing an unsafe or unhealthy condition.Ensures timely response to requests for services by guest, co-workers and management to include repairs or replacement of all interior equipment, furnishings and fixtures.Selects and hires maintenance co-worker(s) and is directly responsible for their orientations and training on an on-going basis.Insures superior maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs and improvements of building equipment and grounds.Maintains property management maintenance system, ensuring system is always up to date.Maintains open and daily communications with co-workers and other management to ensure a harmonious working environment and to foster a maximum level of co-worker morale and productivity.Ensures high standards of maintenance/repair service are performed to include electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, heating and cooling, structural facilities, grounds and parking areas.Monitor the level and quality of services performed by outside contractors in accordance with all lease agreements, service contracts and warranties. Maintains accurate records including serial numbers on all equipment. Ensures implementation of ongoing preventative maintenance program and keeps accurate monthly records of services performed according to manufacturer's recommendations.Ensures implementation of an ongoing energy conservation for all facility operations.Keeps swimming pool equipment in perfect operating condition, checks purification and treatment levels of pool water and ensures pool area is kept safe.Calculates, submits and monitors actual departmental costs against budgets and ensures action steps are taken to maintain department's level of performance against plan.Responsible for the ongoing safety training for co-workers.Functions as part of the Manager-On-Duty (MOD) Program Team as directed.Monitors co-worker attendance in conformance with the standards, following up with co-workers as appropriate.Works varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel and restaurants, due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry.Maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance.Required to fully comply with rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of hotel and restaurant facilities.Supports efforts and actions related to sustainability, ensuring implementation and compliance with the actions within their department.Maintain on-site water system for non-public water system.Maintain on-site tenant buildings and structures.Will serve on and may chair various company committees as appointedPromote the interests and favorable image of Thomas E. Strauss, Inc. family of businesses. Support and sustain company values.Perform special assignments as directed.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
HVAC certification or willingness to achieveBasic computer skills to complete administrative tasks of positionValid state drivers license5+ years experience in positionProficiency with using hand toolsMechanical troubleshooting aptitude
