Assistant Director of Engineering
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Engineering supports management of the property's Engineering operations and budgets. The role helps plan, schedule, and evaluate preventative maintenance; establish maintenance priorities; supervise day-to-day Engineering operations; and manage the physical plant, including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical, and life safety systems. The position also oversees repair work orders, inventories, facility inspections, equipment purchases, and maintenance of property spaces and facilities. It acts as a technical liaison for property departments and supervises Engineering in the Director of Engineering's absence. The role supports inspections, evaluation and implementation of new technologies and equipment, and energy conservation efforts. It helps maintain Engineering standards, required permits and licenses, regulatory compliance, safety standards, and departmental policies and procedures. The Assistant Director promotes guest service, gathers guest feedback, empowers employees to provide excellent service, supervises staffing levels, supports employee training and feedback, and performs operational activities as necessary.
Requirements
- Either a high school diploma or GED, at least 4 years of experience in engineering and maintenance or a related professional area, and technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing; or a 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or a related major, at least 2 years of experience in engineering and maintenance or a related professional area, and technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing.
- A valid driver's license may be required, with at least one year of clean driving history.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, scheduling, and evaluating preventative maintenance programs.
- Help establish priorities for total property maintenance needs.
- Supervise the day-to-day operations of Engineering.
- Assist in managing the physical plant, including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical, and life safety systems.
- Maintain and operate equipment for optimum effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.
- Supervise distribution of repair work orders.
- Assist in maintaining grounds, meeting rooms, ballrooms, public spaces, restaurants, property vehicles, and recreational facilities as needed.
- Act as a technical liaison for all property departments.
- Supervise Engineering in the absence of the Director of Engineering.
- Recommend or arrange additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and replacement of furnishings and equipment.
- Select and purchase new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
- Inspect and evaluate facility conditions to determine required work.
- Manage parts, supplies, and equipment inventories to minimize downtime and maximize cash flow.
- Assist in evaluating and implementing new technologies, equipment, and supplies.
- Assist in establishing and implementing an energy conservation program.
- Help ensure required permits and licenses for the building and physical plant are obtained and kept current.
- Help ensure regulatory compliance with facility regulations and safety standards.
- Ensure compliance with Engineering departmental policies, standards, and procedures.
- Ensure employees have appropriate supplies, equipment, and uniforms.
- Demonstrate leadership in guest hospitality by providing excellent customer service and fostering positive guest relations.
- Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Empower employees to provide excellent customer service.
- Supervise staffing levels to meet guest service, operational, and financial objectives.
- Help train employees in safety procedures.
- Assist in training employees from other departments in fire protection, safety, and evacuation procedures.
- Provide employees feedback based on observation of service behaviors.
- Assist with operational activities as necessary.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
