Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering

$92,000 to $95,000 + Benefits

As
Director of Engineering, you’ll lead the maintenance and engineering operations of the property, ensuring all building systems, equipment, and facilities operate safely and efficiently. You’ll manage a team, oversee preventative maintenance programs, and ensure compliance with safety and brand standards. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader with strong technical expertise and a commitment to maintaining a well‑functioning, guest‑ready environment.

• You will be the backbone of our hotel's operations, ensuring all systems and equipment run smoothly for our guests' comfort and safety.
• Your daily tasks will include managing maintenance staff, overseeing repairs and upgrades, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and codes.
• You will report to the General Manager.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service
• procedures/standards.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
• Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and at any time of day.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program of all-building equipment and guestrooms, including the training of the Property Operations staff on the management of such a program.
• Maintain inventory of all parts and supplies.
• Purchase all parts, supplies, tools and equipment related to Property Operations through direct contact with sales representatives.
• Ensure the proper operation, maintenance and repair of all: heaters, pumps, valves and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water.
• Ensure the proper operation, maintenance and repair of all: refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves as well as all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperatures.
• Ensure the proper operation, maintenance and repair of chillers, cooling tower, elevators and related mechanical equipment, pools, spas and fitness equipment, laundry/related equipment, kitchen equipment, air compressors, gas and distribution lines and valves/devices, water filters/softners/piping/pumps, sinks/toilets/bowls as well as supply and water lines.
• Ensure the proper operation, maintenance and repair of all types of motors or engines used to power pumps, compressors and fans.
• Ensure the proper operation, maintenance and repair of all types of locks, keys and locksmith related duties, including guestroom key card locks.
• Ensure the proper operation, maintenance and repair of all electrical devices and equipment.
• Coordinate the maintenance repair and installation of carpentry work, and those duties related to carpentry.
• Prepare and adjust weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecasts.
• Adjust work goals and schedules throughout the week to meet the business demands.
• Monitor staff performance in all phases of job functions ensuring that all procedures are carried out to departmental standards; rectify any deficiencies with respective personnel.
• Plan capital expenditures and execute projects.
• Conduct monthly department meetings.

• A college degree or two years of hotel experience
• Previous experience in this exact position
• Previous experience in a similar or related position
• A combination of education and experience
• Desirable
  
  Experience:
  • Five years training as a stationary Engineer. Five years supervisory experience Working knowledge of:
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