Director of Engineering

About the role

The Director of Engineering supervises the operation, maintenance, and repair of hotel facilities, equipment, and tools. This involves overseeing and managing engineering staff and may include a mix of both office work and property maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the maintenance team's day-to-day operations.
• Overseeing the installation and maintenance of equipment.
• Planning, scheduling, and prioritizing maintenance team operations.
• Ensuring that guests receive prompt, professional, and courteous service.
• Ensuring that the function and appearance of all hotel facilities and amenities meet standards.
• Reporting major repairs and items which cannot be repaired immediately to management.
• Preparing reports on maintenance topics for management.
• Performing regular property, equipment, and facilities inspections.
• Coordinating responses to maintenance related inquires and issues.
• Other duties as requested by management or ownership.
• Ensuring the smooth daily operation of the hotel.
• Ensuring the proper functioning of all safety systems.
• Directing and supervising general repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Maintaining accurate and adequate maintenance and safety records.
• Thinking quickly and act appropriately in high-pressure and emergency situations.
• Taking responsibility for the cleanliness and safety of property and equipment rooms.
• Developing and implementing maintenance and emergency policies and protocols.
• Supervising, training, and developing maintenance staff.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Building Maintenance, Technology, or a related field preferred; Previous hotel experience preferred.
• Knowledge: Must have a minimum of 3 years hands-on experience working on minor electrical, plumbing, mechanical and HVAC repairs; Ability to read, speak and write the English language to communicate with guests and other hotel employees, fully comprehend job assignments.
• Skills