Assistant Director of Engineering

Overview

Maintain the entire hotel facility, including the physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and related equipment in accordance with energy conservation and preventative maintenance programs.

Ensure the upkeep of guest areas to maintain an attractive hotel. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Conduct walk-throughs and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structure of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical (HVAC systems) and other related equipment.

Verify completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces, meeting rooms, ballrooms, outlets, back of the house spaces, and grounds.

Verify completion of all repairs, replacement, and renovation projects to offices and employee work areas. Assist in hiring, training, supervising and disciplining department staff and all other staff under the direction of the Engineering Department, such as painters, upholsterers and groundskeepers.

Adhere to all corporate-required purchasing policies and controls, including but not limited to all outside contractor bids, budgets and schedules.

Follow prescribed safety procedures for personnel and equipment by the company and OSHA Maintain effective Energy Management and Preventative Maintenance programs and conduct special training for other operating departments on the safe and efficient use of equipment and energy in the hotel.

Inform the Director of Engineering on a regular basis regarding the specific and overall condition of the building structure, related systems, and equipment, offering prudent, cost effective proposals for maintaining these systems.

Access and input information into systems to generate reports. Supervise necessary repairs and maintenance throughout the hotel.

Assign department employees to make electrical, carpentry, plumbing, plastering, painting, locksmith and other mechanical installations and repairs.

Prepare technical data, bidding, project work, alterations and repairs for property. Oversee daily and weekly payrolls. Prepare departmental manpower schedules Qualifications High school or equivalent education required.

Three to five years in a major hotel, hospital or building, and one year of which in a supervisory capacity. This job requires ability to perform the following : Essential : Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.

Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. Must have thorough knowledge of all types of mechanical equipment, such as chillers, boilers, water softeners, and refrigeration equipment.

Must have thorough knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems, maintenance of records of power, water and fuel consumption.

Must have experience in office procedures, ordering materials, securing bids, city codes and other applicable building laws, building construction, blueprint reading, etc.

Must possess basic computational ability. Must possess basic computer skills. Must have basic knowledge of building codes.

Follow the principles of CARE and the Four Disciplines of Associate Success