Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

• Conduct walk-throughs and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the hotel structure, systems and equipment.
• Establish and maintain Rooms and Public Area Preventive Maintenance Program and consistently keep updated records.
• Act in concert with hotel management team and property General Manager.
• Hire, train, supervise, coach and counsel associates, including managers.
• Ensure grounds are maintained to create superior curb appeal.
• Implement hotel’s safety and emergency policies and procedures (e.g., evacuations, first aid, etc.) to including removing all safety hazards, following company’s OSHA Hazcom program and safe lifting techniques.
• Provide adequate inventory of parts, supplies, tools and materials for the department. Establish and maintain an efficient inventory and purchasing system.
• Maintain current permits and licenses for building and physical plant.
• Work and coordinate all activities, as needed, with 3rd party vendors, particularly those needed for physical plant and maintenance functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including those needed to participate in overall leadership of the hotel.

  Qualifications

  • Previous hotel engineering experience required, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen and general building construction
  • Vocational training, associate’s degree, certification and/or apprenticeship in one or more area; state certification or licensure where required
  • Must be able to read and interpret drawings, diagrams and blue prints. Read and understand test equipment and measuring devices
  • Strong business communication skills verbal and written
  • Strong presentation skills and ability to train hourly staff members
  • High work ethic and self-initiative
  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite
  • Some travel may be required
  • Regular attendance according to established guidelines
  • May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property
  • Must possess basic computational ability
  • Focus and maintain attention to multiple tasks and priorities, and complete work assignments on time despite frequent interruptions, including in high pressure situations
  • Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all times
  • Ability to converse calmly with upset associates, superiors and guests in intense emotional situations
  • Ability to participate in, and lead departmental and/or hotel team meetings
  • Understanding and adherence to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documents, as well as hotel safety procedures