Engineer

General Maintenance Engineer

Highgate Hotels is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

Centrally located in downtown Miami, this 243-room boutique hotel is near Miami's hottest attractions and is a great choice for business and leisure travelers alike. The hotel is just steps away from Bayfront Park. The YVE’s stylishly designed modern guestrooms look over either Biscayne Bay or the soaring Miami skyline. Guests can enjoy the property’s onsite, three‑meal restaurant, Biscayne Tavern, or explore the nearby culinary scene.

The Engineering Department is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the hotel’s engineering facilities. In the absence of the Director or Assistant, the engineer will assume administrative, financial, and operational responsibilities for the department.

• Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in a safe and acceptable state of repair.
• Ensure that the hotel complies with all local, state, and federal laws.
• Ensure all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested, and certified per hotel standards or authority having jurisdiction.
• Supervise Engineers and ensure they are properly trained in the customer service program, standard operating procedures, and loss prevention standards.
• Actively participate in energy conservation programs per Highgate Hotel’s standards.
• Review all Guest and Meeting Planner comment cards to ensure problems are identified and corrected timely.
• Ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Assist with the administration of all vendor contracts controlled by the Engineering Department.
• Assist in developing and controlling wage/salary, other expenses, and energy budgets per Highgate Hotel’s financial standards.
• Assist in developing financial forecasts and actively participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings.
• Assist with special projects and renovations as necessary.
• Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.
• Assist in scheduling preventive maintenance tasks.

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field required.
• At least three years progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Trade school and/or college coursework in related field preferred.
• Previous supervisory skills required.
• Flexible with long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work – capable of exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently and/or 20 pounds constantly.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written with all levels of employees and guests.
• Effective listening, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Capable of multitasking and prioritizing departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service‑oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel‑required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Maximize efforts toward productivity, identify problem areas, and assist in implementing solutions.
• Handle problems proactively, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems.
• Understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet objectives.
• Cross‑train in other hotel related areas.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Hospitality

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