Director of Engineering (New York)

Company Description

The Plaza Hotel is hiring!

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Be a part of the historic castle on the park, The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed hotel, a timeless landmark capturing memories since 1907. Located in the heart of midtown, The Plaza now features 282 luxury hotel rooms and suites, the elegant Champagne Bar as well as the legendary Palm Court, New York City's premier destination for afternoon tea. The Plaza offers the Five Diamond standard of excellence and sophistication while offering an authentically local and unrivalled experience for our guest.

Job Description

The Director of Engineering is responsible for ensuring that all hotel equipment is properly serviced and functional, that the hotel grounds and facilities are maintained, and that training is provided for each department as to the proper operation and maintenance of departmental equipment. The hotel will be maintained to meet codes of local enforcement agencies.

Compensation : $175,000 - $188,000 annual salary plus bonus

• Coordinate all Engineering staff scheduling
• Create and adhere to annual budget for department
• Develop and implement plans to keep property, equipment, and grounds in an acceptable state of repair
• Create and implement preventive maintenance program for all hotel equipment
• Coordinate periodic inspection of all safety systems
• Assist with safety program and be an active member of the Health & Safety Committee
• Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner
• Follow up on all alarms immediately to determine the exact location and cause
• Determine emergency status and report findings to the front desk and take immediate action as necessary
• Design construction and repair projects
• Write RFP's and prepare project packages

Qualifications

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.