Senior Chief Engineer

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Beachfront relaxation on north Africa’s Mediterranean coast. In the heart of Tunisia’s vibrant and exotic capital city, our modern Mediterranean oasis offers a calm, laid-back beachfront escape alongside this bustling business hub. Relax at our Spa and pools, stay connected with state-of-the-art business services, or take a step back in time – more than 3,000 years of ancient civilization are at your fingertips.

BASIC PURPOSE: Assist the Director of Engineering in all aspects of hotel and building maintenance including electrical, plumbing, steam, gas, fire & safety, HVAC refrigeration, interior, paint and decorating, and respond to inquiries and problems in an efficient, courteous and professional manner to achieve maximum customer satisfaction while complying with all Four Seasons’ policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist in the hiring, training, supervision, scheduling, counseling, and evaluation of performance and planning the activities of maintenance staff including making spot checks on a daily basis.

2. Ensure proper execution of work order/request system and that items are followed up on when necessary.

3. Prepare requisitions for purchase and work orders and liaise effectively with the Director of Purchasing.

4. Implement preventive maintenance schedules, policies and rules to ensure an efficient department.

5. Maintain logs on movement of stock items and tools and monitor distribution of items.

6. Comply with and enforce Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.

7. Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.

8. Ensure that meter readings are taken daily on heat, light and review information to evaluate consumption.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Actively support the Safety Committee.

2. Support the energy conservation program allowing the hotel to meet its annual budget targets.

3. Maintain close working relations with hotel contractors who furnish reliable 24 hour emergency service.

4. Assist with maintenance of all fire fighting equipment in first class order and ensure that emergency procedures are understood and practiced by hotel staff.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Education: High school education or equivalent experience Trade school in mechanics, refrigeration etc.

Experience: Experience required by position is at least five years of employment in the related position with Four Seasons or other

organization.

Skills and Abilities: Requires a working technical knowledge of

general building maintenance.

Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-

Job or through a series of professional certifications. Must possess a current license as an Operating Engineer.

Requires knowledge of the ability to operate

computer equipment.

Requires knowledge of blue prints, wiring diagrams and hydraulics.

Ability to read and speak and write English