Asst. Director of Engineering

Crescent Careers • Orlando, FL

39d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an overtime eligible manager position (OEM). The primary function is to provide a working supervisor for the Engineering Department. This role involves supervising the implementation of all property and equipment preventative maintenance and repairs, monitoring life safety systems and utilities, and ensuring compliance with corporate/franchise standards and local, state, and national codes and regulations to protect assets, guests, and employees.

Requirements

• Efficiently operate small hand tools such as drills, grinders, saws, etc.
• Safely climb ladders and stairs.
• Efficiently and safely operate light machinery such as key cutter, drill press, radial arm saw, etc.
• Understand and efficiently operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and boiler systems.
• Stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Efficiently handle test equipment, hand tools, keys, etc.
• Lift and carry heavy objects such as boxes, televisions, ladders, etc.
• Learn new tasks.
• Train other department members.
• Read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings, and technical parts breakdown.
• Efficiently operate all building systems.
• Must have a valid driver license.
• Must be flexible enough to work any shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• A minimum of a 4-year degree from an accredited university in Engineering or related major or 4 years experience as a Chief Engineer or a combination of both experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the implementation of all property and equipment preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Monitor life safety systems and utilities.
• Ensure compliance with corporate/franchise standards and local, state, and national codes and regulations.
• Interview, hire, conduct performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
• Maintain a high standard of job performance for all hourly department employees.
• Maintain high department productivity.
• Implement and schedule property and equipment preventive maintenance programs.
• Prioritize service requests, schedule vendors/contractors, and monitor their service.
• Test and examine life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times.
• Monitor utility consumption to determine the effectiveness of current systems.
• Review purchase requests and monitor expenses budget.
• Assist in the administration of the department by preparing and maintaining schedules, logs, records, and other documentation.
• Repair HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, machinery, boiler, etc.
• Work in a cooperative and friendly manner with fellow employees.
• Maintain professional attire and personal hygiene.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Perform job according to standard operating procedures.
• Read, understand, and follow all policies, procedures, and practices as stated in the Employee Handbook.
• Implement management company and hotel’s safety and emergency policies and procedures.
• Utilize protective equipment when applicable.
• Promptly resolve substandard (unsafe) conditions to supervisor.
• Promptly fill out an incident report for accidents, injuries, property damage, or loss to supervisor.
• Keep accurate communication flowing freely among all hotel departments.
• Inform management promptly of any work-related problems or guest complaints.
• Practice “CARE hospitality” and provide guest satisfaction.
• Promote the hotel through goodwill, courtesy, and a positive attitude.
• Attend all scheduled training classes and meetings.
• Train and supervise other employees as directed by SOP.
• Continue to learn and grow in the position.
• Perform any reasonable request as assigned or directed by management.
• Provide for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• Arrange for reasonable accommodations for person(s) with disabilities.
• Assist person(s) with a disability.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Assume control of the Engineering Department in the absence of the Director of Engineering.
• Provide effective training and assistance to all hourly department employees.
• Work with outside contractors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager