Assistant Director of Engineering

Marriott • Rockville, MD

13d • $90,000 - $117,000

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Engineering assists the department head in managing budgets, capital expenditures, preventative maintenance, and energy conservation. The role is accountable for maintaining the building and grounds, with particular attention to safety, security, and asset protection. It assigns, tracks, and follows up on work assigned to staff and contractors, and supports guest and employee satisfaction through effective communication and training.

The position helps manage Engineering operations and budgets, including preventative maintenance programs, property maintenance priorities, the physical plant and its systems, repair work orders, facilities, inventories, inspections, and energy conservation efforts. It helps maintain engineering standards, permits, licenses, regulatory compliance, safety standards, and departmental policies and procedures. It also supports guest service and human resources activities, including staffing, employee training, and feedback.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and four years of experience in engineering and maintenance or a related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing.
• Alternatively, a two-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or a related major, plus two years of experience in engineering and maintenance or a related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing.

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 the 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 departments at the property.
• 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.
• Perform inspections.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing new technologies, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist in establishing and implementing an energy conservation program.
• Help ensure that necessary 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 proper supplies, equipment, and uniforms.
• Demonstrate leadership in guest hospitality by providing excellent customer service and creating a positive atmosphere for 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 observed service behaviors.
• Assist with operational activities as necessary.

Benefits

• A wide range of benefits designed to support employees and their families, enrich wellbeing, empower careers, and spark new adventures; eligibility and options may vary by employment status, position, and location.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Recognition opportunities.
• A focus on holistic well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED