Assistant Chief Engineer
Split across two unique buildings, a former telephone exchange and a bank, W Amsterdam is an intriguing design mix of heritage and contemporary style. Mixing historical Dutch architectural elements with cutting-edge design right next to Dam Square, W Amsterdam is at the epicenter of this energetic and forward-thinking city. We offer innovative design and luxury in our 238 stylish guest rooms, including 23 suites, three WOW suites and two lavish Extreme WOW Suites. Our guests can indulge in one of our destination restaurants THE DUCHESS and MR PORTER and taste signature sips at our rooftop W Lounge overlooking the Royal Palace and the city lights, including WET Deck the iconic rooftop pool. We offer exclusive access to a vibrant nightlife, dining, shopping and fashion scene with our signature Whatever/Whenever® service, our in-the-know W Insiders and our W Happenings.
W Hotels does not recruit, we cast Talent. W Amsterdam, located at Spuistraat 175 is casting an Assistant Chief Engineer. You will be joining the Engineering Team. As a Chief Engineer you Assist the Chief Engineer in managing budget, capital expenditures, preventative maintenance and energy conservation. You are accountable for maintaining the building and grounds with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection. You assign, track and follow up on status of work assigned to staff and contractors. You help to increase guest and employee satisfaction through effective communications and training.
Main responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Supporting management of Property Operations
Supervises distribution of repair work orders.
Monitors timeliness and quality of completion of repair work orders.
Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
Assists in effectively planning, scheduling and evaluating preventative maintenance programs.
Supervises Engineering and related areas in absence of the Director of Engineering.
Assists in managing the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical and life safety systems.
Recommends or arranges for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.
Selects and order or purchase new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
Supervises the day to day operations of Engineering and related departments.
Maintaining Property Standards
Familiar with the maintenance of swimming pools and responsible for daily measurements and assuring all pool safety rules and regulations are enforced
Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of work required.
Maintains accurate logs and records as required.
You are part of a bigger team, and the entire team is responsible for making the guests dream come true.
You will be working in a fast paced environment, under pressure. Gotta love it.
We are ALL-IN, and have more teams that we cooperate with . We expect you to be flexible to work with other departments. You're not the only one on stage. You act as a liaison to coordinate the efforts of Engineering and Welcome Desk and Style.
Communicating with your team and other departments is key. Couldn't live without them.
Make sure you put the guests at the center of everything we do. Any task that is not mentioned in this list but that may create an unforgettable experience for our guests is on your to do list.
Requirements:
Minimum of two-year experience in the same or similar role
Fluency in English
Dutch and any other language is appreciated
Experience in the Luxury Segment is an advantage
Work Permit for The Netherlands is required.
Show the world what you got by joining a global community of talent who see the world in a different way. Bring your style and your spirit: We'll bring a work culture where you can shine. We work hard, we play hard, and we want to inspire you to grow. W talent help our guests live life to the fullest while living their dreams.
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