Assistant Engineer

Marriott•San Antonio, TX

2d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Assistant Engineer supports the Director of Engineering and assists with the short- and long-term planning and day-to-day operations of the engineering department. The role helps develop and manage department budgets, capital expenditures, forecasts, preventive maintenance, energy conservation, maintenance contracts, and emergency programs. It also helps ensure the hotel, grounds, equipment, and physical structures comply with franchise standards and applicable local, state, and national codes and regulations, protecting the property, guests, and employees while supporting efficient operations and guest satisfaction. The position interacts with engineering staff, vendors, regional and area engineering staff, and associates in other departments. In the absence of the Director of Engineering, it directly supervises designated maintenance employees and carries out supervisory duties in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. The hotel is owned and operated by franchisee Scenic Capital Advisors, which is the employer for this position, not Marriott International, Inc.

Responsibilities

Provide primary support to the Director of Engineering on department budgets, capital expenditures, rooms preventive maintenance, and energy conservation.
Oversee day-to-day operations of the engineering and related departments.
Serve as a primary contact for communicating and coordinating work with other departments.
Assist the Director of Engineering with developing and managing engineering associates.
Ensure compliance with facility regulations and safety standards.
Interact with engineering staff, vendors, regional and area engineering staff, and associates from various departments.
Supervise departmental human resources activities, including hiring, training, developing, empowering, coaching, counseling, performance and salary reviews, resolving problems, maintaining open communication, and disciplining or terminating employees as appropriate.
Maintain an open-door policy to address team member questions requiring immediate attention.
Develop, recommend, implement, and manage the department budget, capital expenditure plan, forecasts, and objectives.
Assist in managing hotel, grounds, and equipment maintenance programs and contracts in compliance with standards and applicable codes and regulations.
Assist in managing emergency programs, maintaining equipment, conducting inspections and drills, ensuring code compliance, training employees, and keeping accurate records.
Assist in managing property energy-conservation programs.
Participate in internal and external meetings as directed by the Director of Engineering.
In the Director of Engineering's absence, directly supervise the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Tech, Evening Maintenance, and Maintenance Administrative staff.
In the Director of Engineering's absence, interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints; and resolve problems.