Maintenance and Engineering for Lodging and Foodservice Facilities

Abstract: The total engineering system in lodging and foodservice facilities is dependent on timely and accurate maintenence schedules. The chief engineer must have technical and managerial expertice to keep the operation running. Travelers and guests have created the need for new systems in foodservice and lodging. The role of the engineer/manager relates to the total system cost. The engineer/manager needs basic skills and understanding in blueprint reading. Knowledge of electrical systems, plumbing, electrical systems and appliances, water distribution, swimming pools, heating principles and systems, refrigeration, ventilation and air conditioning, and elevators and escalators is essential. The problems and control of sound and pollution, engineering safety systems and energy conservation are explored. Basic understanding of the total system by the chief engineer provides evidence for problem solutions.