Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering

Regular Full-Time

Job Title: Director of Engineering

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the General Manager and VP of Engineering, the Director of Engineering is responsible for the preventative maintenance of the entire hotel, interior and exterior. This individual will be responsible for the development, execution, and follow-through of the property work order system. The Director of Engineering manages and oversees the engineering department.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all required repairs and maintenance are performed on all hotel equipment and assets as scheduled or requested by guests, housekeeping, and /or management. Such duties could consist of HVAC, plumbing, electrical repair, and furniture replacement and/or repair, etc.
• Develop an effective and measurable preventative maintenance program.
• Perform preventive maintenance on hotel equipment and assets per set schedule.
• Record all meter readings and boiler temperature.
• Focus attention on details by doing daily walk-throughs of the guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-the-house areas to ensure a safe and well-kept work environment.
• Develop and maintain an effective work order system and other paperwork systems.
• Provide written details of work performed on Work Order forms and other documents.
• Record all maintenance request work performed in the log program and return request to proper location.
• Hire, train, supervise, coach, and counsel engineering staff.
• Develop effective training programs.
• Motivate staff on a daily basis to maintain a cohesive team.
• Ensure that staff are properly uniformed and are following all hotel and company procedures.
• Ensure that all operations of Engineering equipment and procedures are understood and performed safely in accordance with company guidelines and government regulations.
• Assume responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures set by the hotel and company.
• Assemble weekly and Period Summary Maintenance Reports and identify and track trends to anticipate future work projects and costs.
• Provide feedback to management and owners on specific maintenance and repair needs.
• Administer Safety Training programs; and facilitate all Emergency Response Training and Safety Training for all hotel employees.
• Educate all staff on health and safety procedures and policies.
• Watch for safety hazards.
• Know the hotel emergency procedures and where all emergency shut-offs are located.
• Assist hotel guests, when necessary, in case of an emergency.
• Remain professional and courteous with demanding or difficult guests or situations, in order to turn them to the positive.
• Perform job functions to standards under pressure, i.e., failure of equipment affecting guest safety and/or comfort and the ability to quickly re-establish said equipment to normal operations.
• Maintains excellent communication with all departments concerning their needs.
• Budget, plan, schedule, coordinate, and supervise Capital Expenditure projects.
• Use utilities and resources in a responsible manner to control wastage.
• Perform special projects assigned a time set for each project.
• Support environmental commitments by having the knowledge, skills, and values to be a leader in the global goal of “greening” the hospitality industry.
• Be ready and willing to complete the job as necessary.
• Be an example to all employees.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• HVAC Certification & CPO certification
• Has thorough knowledge and understanding of general repairs and maintenance.
• Proven track record working with information technology systems.
• Experience with fire and life safety systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration.
• Experience maintaining pool water quality and applicable maintenance.
• Ability to communicate in English with guests, visitors, vendors, and hotel staff.
• Ability to provide legible communication.
• Ability to compute mathematical calculations.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills written and verbal. Will be interfacing with guests to provide efficient and effective results as related repairs and maintenance.
• Maintains a close working relationship with employees and department heads from all areas of hotel operations.

The position is on call 24 hours a day. One must be flexible to work long hours to ensure the smooth operation of the engineering department.

This position requires the ability to handle pressure situations and make sound judgment calls when evaluating problems and situations to expedite the resolution. Additionally, it is necessary to take a proactive role and manage by example.

*** Please apply directly at www.hrihospitality.com/careers ***

Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Tampa Downtown offers competitive benefits for its full-time talent, including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(K), paid time off, discounted hotel stays and more. Pre-employment background screening is required as a condition of employment. 

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