Assistant Chief Engineer

With its many museums, peaceful canals and 17th-century architecture, Amsterdam charms every visitor. In the midst of this splendid city, you'll find the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel.

Our luxury hotel, located across from Leidseplein's fine dining, shopping and entertainment, is a 5-minute walk to many attractions including the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. In the morning visit the Vondelpark for a relaxing walk or run or go to our on-site 24-hour health club for a great workout.

Our 396 spacious guest rooms have everything you need for business or leisure travel and upscale and casual dining awaits you in our two restaurants where you can grab a burger and beer or Amsterdam's finest steak in town. Our 12 meeting rooms are equipped with the newest technology; we welcome you to our 'Meetings Imagined'.

We are currently recruiting for a passionate and enthusiastic colleague! If you would like an Engineering Supervisor position at the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel, which is located in the center of the city, then continue reading and apply below!

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 employee satisfaction through effective communications and training.

What are your responsibilities?

We are currently searching for a new Assistant Chief Engineer. For this position we need a new colleague who is strong in the administrative part of engineering and the contact with suppliers. Our new colleague needs to have a general knowledge of engineering within a hotel. Please see below some of the tasks which will be included in this position.

Assisting with the Management of Engineering Operations and Budgets

• Assists with managing the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment and electrical systems.
• Assists with ensuring regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety standards.
• Assists with managing and controlling heat, light and power and recommends current best methods for energy conservation and economical facility operations.
• Assists with the development of specifications and requirements for service contracts and administers such contracts to support building needs.
• Distributes preventive maintenance and repair work orders and monitors timeliness and quality of completion.
• Assists with the oversight of the maintenance of grounds, guestrooms, public space, restaurants, property vehicles and recreational facilities.
• Assists with the development of a long term plan for preventative maintenance and asset protection and overseeing execution of plan.
• Assists with the development of project plans in accordance with renovation or new construction needs.
• Coordinates with contractors for bids and construction to ensure timely completion of projects within budgetary guidelines.
• Builds positive relationships with external customers such as city building/zoning department, fire prevention bureau and vendors.
• Ensures fire crew has complete understanding of all procedures, equipment and alarms.
• Performs monthly property inspection to ensure buildings and grounds are maintained in excellent condition.
• Conducts guest room and common area inspection to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Inspects and evaluates the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of work required.
• Recommends or arranges for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.
• Selects and orders or purchases new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
• Manages parts and equipment inventory.

Maintaining Property Standards

• Ensures building and equipment licenses and certifications are current.
• Maintains property life safety systems (fire fighting equipment, sprinkler systems and alarm systems).

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifying excellent customer service and creating a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
• Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters.
• Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.
• Shares plans with property leadership and ensures corrective action is taken to continuously improve guest satisfaction.
• Strives to improve service performance.

What makes you the perfect fit?

To be eligible for this position:

• You can speak English as well as understand B1 Level Dutch;
• You have previous experience in Engineering;
• You have strong administrative and communicative skills;
• You have previous hotel maintenance experience;
• You are flexible;

What do you get in return?

The Amsterdam Marriott Hotel is part of Marriott International and offers a competitive salary & a wide package of benefits. Each year you will have a performance appraisal and depending on your performance you will get a salary increase. Furthermore we offer:

• A professional environment to work in;
• Personal coaching & training to support you in your day-to-day job;
• Career possibilities within Marriott International;
• Special discounted rates for 8500+ Marriott hotels worldwide for you, your family and friends;
• A TakeCare program; we focus on your wellbeing in general and organize several healthy and fun activities throughout the year;
• We organize many social activities, such as our Associate Appreciation Week, an annual Staff Party and Team outings.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality. Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that’s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.