Engineering Supervisor

About the role

The Wyndham San Diego Bayside is a hotel that combines a vintage feel with modern amenities, offering a welcoming environment for both guests and associates. The hotel values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including those with military experience.

Responsibilities

• Assume control of the Engineering Department when the Chief Engineer is unavailable.
• Understand and manage all building-related systems and equipment, including Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Life Safety, IT, HVAC&R, Kitchen, Laundry, Pool, etc.
• Follow preventative maintenance procedures and guidelines for guestrooms, equipment, public spaces, grounds, landscaping, and building envelope.
• Maintain engineering-related checkbook accounting procedures to ensure the department operates within budgeted guidelines while maintaining required stock of supplies and materials.
• Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
• Effectively supervise, train, and assign tasks to and follow up with engineering staff to ensure maximum productivity.
• Tour the hotel complex daily, identifying items requiring engineering, housekeeping, or other departmental actions.
• Consider the property expert on all Life Safety related items and train all managers in these areas.
• Understand all brands related issues and procedures; as well as all brand related GSS, GSI, AYS, DTS problem tracking procedures and work to correct them.
• Basic understanding of elementary accounting procedures, PC operation, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and internet use.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and act as a strong leader throughout the hotel.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

Qualifications and Skills

• Vocational schooling, military training, certification, or experience in building-related trades required in 1 or more of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience at a comparable location.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
• Skills in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, dry walling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping with or without reasonable accommodation.
• A basic understanding of elementary accounting procedures.
• A basic understanding of PC operation and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and internet use.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations, seen as a strong leader throughout the hotel.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts offers a comprehensive benefit program designed to support your physical, mental, and financial wellness. This includes competitive medical and dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Vision insurance programs through EyeMed, vacation, sick, and holiday programs, pet insurance through the ASPCA, and various coverage options such as Supplemental, Spousal, and Child Life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability plans, and a 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds. Additionally, there are discounts through the 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs. HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a fair and inclusive workplace for all employees.