Engineering Manager

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Star Island Management - Kissimmee, FL 34746, JOB PURPOSE

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department. Directs the engineering/maintenance operations of the resort to ensure the safety and comfort of guests, employees and to ensure compliance with all company standards, federal, state, and/or local regulatory and inspection requirements. This position is a working manager hands on within the engineering department.

• The Engineer Manager manages the maintenance and repair of the hotel buildings, grounds and contents in a cost-effective manner, ensuring the efficient and safe operations
• Schedules, hires, trains, evaluates, reviews and assists in improving employee performance
• Ensure the resort is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws
• Develop and implement plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in a safe and acceptable state of repair
• Create and implement preventative maintenance program for all resort units, exteriors buildings and public areas
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner
• Inform management of hazardous situations, emergencies or threats to the security of guests, employees or hotel assets
• Plan and organize work, communicate goals, and schedule employees to ensure proper coverage
• Conduct room inspections, and identify repair needs
• Manage and coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for 3rd party vendors
• May assist with other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or higher-level education or equivalent in experience
• Service oriented style with professional presentation and communication skills
• Experience managing/leading a crew of 10 or more employees
• Some basic computer knowledge, Microsoft, Excel etc.
• Valid driver license, certifications, and reliable transportation required
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary

• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, roofs, building finishes, mechanical operations, energy management, preventative maintenance programs and general maintenance skills
• Additionally, this position requires strong leadership skills, and a willingness to work different shifts as the demands of business dictates