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Country Club of Detroit

Chief Engineer

grosse pointe, MI

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About this opportunity

Country Club of Detroit lists this Chief Engineer opportunity in grosse pointe, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

A Day on the Job Summary: The Chief Engineer works with all departments throughout Country Club of Detroit. They oversee all mechanical areas of the club facilities including electrical, HVAC systems, and related equipment to keep the club functioning properly and at top efficiency.

Ability to diagnose and implement repairs to refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, and related items

Ability to diagnose minor HVAC problems and implement repairs

Knowledge of and ability to perform on boiler systems

Diagnose and implement repairs to commercial ovens, electric or gas, fryer units, convection ovens, commercial mixers and other kitchen equipment

Can diagnose, trace and resolve electrical problems.

Ability to diagnose problems and repairs to pool and pump house

Replace water heaters and handle related plumbing projects

Diagnose problems with commercial washers and dryers and make repairs

Diagnose and resolve minor computer-related or projection AV problems

Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations (main gas line shutoff valves, etc.)

Hire, train and supervise maintenance staff

Schedule workloads and work orders for all areas of the club and equipment

Coordinate with purchasing department to procure parts and items needed for maintenance, completion of work orders and general department supplies

Prepares and monitors budgets for Maintenance Department

Attends staff meetings and coordinates efforts to schedule work activities

Oversee daily water checks on swimming pool filtering system

Controls key systems

Works with planners and contractors and coordinates remodeling of club areas

Assists in checking fire protections systems for proper operation

Manages club’s ongoing preventative maintenance program for HVAC, electric, plumbing, roofing, elevators, and all club buildings along with ice machines, laundry equipment, kitchen exhaust hoods, etc.

Serves as liaison between club and regulatory agencies including health and safety inspections and city building department

Assures OSHA work requirements are met and that MSDSs are available

Description

A Day on the Job Summary: The Chief Engineer works with all departments throughout Country Club of Detroit. They oversee all mechanical areas of the club facilities including electrical, HVAC systems, and related equipment to keep the club functioning properly and at top efficiency.

Essential Job Duties

Ability to diagnose and implement repairs to refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, and related items

Ability to diagnose minor HVAC problems and implement repairs

Knowledge of and ability to perform on boiler systems

Diagnose and implement repairs to commercial ovens, electric or gas, fryer units, convection ovens, commercial mixers and other kitchen equipment

Can diagnose, trace and resolve electrical problems.

Ability to diagnose problems and repairs to pool and pump house

Replace water heaters and handle related plumbing projects

Diagnose problems with commercial washers and dryers and make repairs

Diagnose and resolve minor computer-related or projection AV problems

Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations (main gas line shutoff valves, etc.)

Hire, train and supervise maintenance staff

Schedule workloads and work orders for all areas of the club and equipment

Coordinate with purchasing department to procure parts and items needed for maintenance, completion of work orders and general department supplies

Prepares and monitors budgets for Maintenance Department

Attends staff meetings and coordinates efforts to schedule work activities

Oversee daily water checks on swimming pool filtering system

Controls key systems

Works with planners and contractors and coordinates remodeling of club areas

Assists in checking fire protections systems for proper operation

Manages club’s ongoing preventative maintenance program for HVAC, electric, plumbing, roofing, elevators, and all club buildings along with ice machines, laundry equipment, kitchen exhaust hoods, etc.

Serves as liaison between club and regulatory agencies including health and safety inspections and city building department

Assures OSHA work requirements are met and that MSDSs are available

Requirements

Minimum Skills & Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school or certifications preferred

5+ years of facilities or maintenance experience

3+ years of supervisory role

Experience in hospitality facilities maintenance (country club, hotels, resorts, etc.), preferred

Valid driver’s license

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities

Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in mechanical spaces

Boiler Operator License, preferred

Certified Pool Operator, preferred

HVAC Certification, required

Ability to perform preventative maintenance on building systems and equipment

Understanding of OSHA, safety, and emergency response procedures

Strong troubleshooting and repair skills

Technical skills: Microsoft Office and Work Order System

Working Conditions

Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions

Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals

Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibrations.

Noise level is moderate to loud

Able to perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position

Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling

Frequent repetitive motions

Continuous standing and walking

Flexibility to work various shifts (weekends, mornings and evenings, holidays) – emergency on-call, as needed

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Worksite address

grosse pointe, MI, 48236, US

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