Chief Engineer

About Our Property

The award-winning, 480-acre Saddlebrook Resort has made a name for itself as a premier meeting and vacation destination, as well as one of the nation's preeminent athletic training facilities. Purposely planned as a car-free Walking Village, the resort setting allows guests to easily walk everywhere, surrounded by lagoons and cypress trees. Families and groups visiting our upscale hotel near Tampa, Florida, may choose from 495 rooms and suites with a total of 800 bedrooms, clustered around nine serene courtyards complete with gardens, stone benches, stone paver walkways and native Florida landscaping. Exceptional restaurants and lounges, two golf courses, multiple tennis courts and more complete our offerings.

What You Will Have An Opportunity To Do

The Engineering Manager will assist guests with maintenance or other requests, identify and correct problems, organize workloads and supervise all employees in accordance with Engineering and the property's policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Vocational or technical training preferred
• Two years experience in a similar position in the hospitality industry
• Previous supervisory experience
• Ability to read and interpret HVAC, electrical, mechanical and plumbing blueprints
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools
• Universal refrigerant license
• Ability to read wire and schematic diagrams
• Ability to properly use an electrical meter

Essential Functions

• Responds to guest's maintenance requests and questions and resolves their need efficiently
• Assists the Director with the hiring of new employees and recommends promotions in Property Operations
• Responsible for training, motivating and supporting subordinate staff to insure quality service. Counsels, coaches, disciplines and documents performance of staff
• Recognizes and rewards superior performance
• Directs and supervises the staff in Property Operations. Sets work schedules for staff according to skill and workload level
• Organizes and participates in meetings and maintains records and data pertaining to Property Operations
• Participates in the development and monitoring of budget analysis and capital plans
• Develops and monitors engineering supplies, parts, inventories and administers the purchase order system
• Coordinates with outside contractors
• Communicates information to the Director and acts as a representative in his/her absence
• Responsible for correct use of office equipment, EMS systems and Life Safety Systems, (training will be provided)

Marginal Functions

• Respond to any reasonable task as assigned by the Director

Environment

Works in all areas of the property, both inside and outside possible in inclement weather. Must be able to work at various heights on ladders, roofs, etc. Some work may be in confined spaces.