Assistant Director of Engineering

Marriott • Atlanta, GA

6d • $76,977 - $108,000

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 helps improve guest and employee satisfaction through effective communications and training.

The position supports the day-to-day operation of Engineering, including maintenance of the property’s physical plant, equipment, grounds, and facilities. It helps ensure regulatory compliance, adherence to departmental standards, effective staffing and training, and excellent guest service. In the absence of the Director of Engineering, the Assistant Director supervises Engineering.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 4 years of experience in engineering and maintenance or a related professional area, plus technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing; alternatively, a 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or a related major and 2 years of relevant experience, plus 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 distribution of repair work orders and track and follow up on assigned work.
• Assist in maintaining grounds, meeting rooms, ballrooms, public spaces, restaurants, property vehicles, and recreational facilities as needed.
• Act as the technical liaison for all departments at the property.
• Supervise Engineering in the absence of the Director of Engineering.
• Recommend or arrange services such as painting, repairs, renovations, and replacement of furnishings and equipment.
• Select and purchase new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
• Inspect and evaluate facility conditions to determine required work; perform inspections effectively.
• 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 that necessary building and physical-plant permits and licenses are obtained and kept current.
• Help ensure regulatory compliance with facility regulations and safety standards; ensure compliance with Engineering policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure employees have appropriate supplies, equipment, and uniforms.
• Demonstrate excellent guest service and foster 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 and assist in training other department employees in fire protection, safety, and evacuation procedures.
• Provide employees feedback based on observed service behaviors.
• Assist in performing operational activities as necessary.
• Help manage budgets and capital expenditures, and support effective communication and training.

What This Job Offers

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