Assistant Director of Engineering - Kona Village

Rosewood Hotel Group•Kailua Kona, HI

119d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Engineering will participate in the preventive maintenance program of all building equipment and rooms. This role involves supervising, training, and inspecting the performance of Engineering staff to ensure all procedures meet the hotel's standards. The Assistant Director will work closely with the Chief Engineer in scheduling work and setting priorities, and will act as the decision-maker in the Chief Engineer's absence, including responding to emergencies.

Requirements

Minimum four years’ experience in building maintenance, electrical work, plumbing and refrigeration.
High school diploma.
Basic working knowledge of building maintenance, electrical, plumbing and refrigeration equipment.
Working knowledge of plumbing codes, electrical codes, national/local fire codes, local mechanical codes, water treatment program, blueprints, plumbing and wiring schematics, power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades.
Ability to enforce hotel's standards, policies and procedures with assigned staff, prioritize and organize work assignments.
Ability to delegate work, direct performance of assigned staff and follow up with corrections where needed.
Ability to instruct/direct staff in the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment.
Ability to motivate assigned staff and maintain a cohesive team.
Ability to ascertain staff training needs and provide such training.
Ability to be a clear thinker in pressure situations and exercise good judgment.
Ability to focus attention on details.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to trouble shoot and use alternatives in emergency situations.
Ability to understand guest inquiries, provide responses and interact positively.
Ability to work in close proximity to high-pressure steam hot water.
Ability to interact positively with hotel personnel and provide prompt solutions to problems.
Must be able to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy; prioritize, organize and follow-up; be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment; follow directions thoroughly; understand a guest’s service needs; work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team; work with minimal supervision; maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data.
Required to speak, read and write English.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in other languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.
Ensure that standards are maintained at a superior level on a daily basis.
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 whatever 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.
Act in capacity of Chief Engineer during his/her absence.
Inspect supply levels, cleanliness and organization of storage areas; assign designated personnel to rectify any deficiencies.
Conduct weekly inventory on equipment and supplies; prepare requisitions for reordering of shortages.
Implement methods and techniques, which are cost effective to improve efficiency.
Pre-plan and order materials for special projects; coordinate scheduling with department heads to eliminate conflict.
Conduct building rounds and take gauge readings; check for potential fire hazards, burnt out lights, and faulty equipment.
Check Engineering Logbook and Night Report for information regarding problems; document pertinent information in logbook.
Collect, prioritize and coordinate completion of work orders received from hotel departments; ensure scheduled completion of tasks such as replacing light switches, resetting circuit breakers, replacing wall plug receptacles, replacing fluorescent light ballast, replacing electrical solonial valve, replacing small motors, using test equipment (ohmmeter, voltage tester, amp probe), unplugging sinks, toilets, garbage disposals and drain lines, repairing or replacing valves, and replacing washers, gaskets, vacuum breakers, and toilet seals.
Monitor and maintain all laundry and dry cleaning equipment.
Monitor and maintain all kitchen equipment.
Maintain guestrooms using rooms preventive maintenance program punch list.
Change air conditioning filters every three months.
Check HVAC equipment; change filters, belts, bearings and lubricate as necessary; also check for unusual noise or vibration, adjusting as necessary.
Change or repair locks as needed.
Cut and mark keys for guestroom key inventory.
Check and test-run emergency generator weekly.
Monitor and maintain pest control requirements.
Wear a pager and respond promptly to any requests made for problems, assistance, or emergency work orders.
Perform maintenance on all fire and safety equipment.
Maintain knowledge of hotel safety procedures and ensure application of such.
Respond as part of initial response team to any early warning or major fire alarm.
Ensure that assigned staff has reported to work; document any late or absent employees.
Coordinate breaks for assigned staff.
Prepare and distribute work assignments for staff and review priorities.
Communicate additions or changes to the assignments as they arise throughout the shift; identify situations, which compromise the department's standards and delegate these tasks.
Observe staff performance of job functions and ensure all procedures are completed to departmental standards; rectify deficiencies with respective personnel.
Assist staff with their job functions where needed to ensure optimum standards and efficient operation.
Conduct training of staff as assigned.
Provide feedback on staff performance to manager; report disciplinary problems to manager and participate in the counseling of employees.
Monitor and handle guest complaints ensuring guest satisfaction.
Ensure all staff assignments are completed before staff sign out.
Complete all paperwork and closing duties before leaving; review status of assignments and any follow-up action with manager and/or on-coming supervisor.
All other duties as required.