Director of Engineering

Wischermann Partners•Indianapolis, IN

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Engineering is responsible for the overall maintenance and safety of the hotel. This role ensures that the building complies with applicable regulations and oversees day-to-day maintenance, long-term preventative maintenance, and capital plans. The Director is also responsible for emergency response and safety plans to help ensure guests and associates are safe at all times. The position manages the hotel’s physical plant and engineering operations, supports and leads the Engineering team, oversees budgets and capital expenditures, and works with property and corporate leadership to improve guest satisfaction. The Director regularly directs the work of two or more associates and has authority to hire and terminate. The primary duty is managing the business and the department. The role requires previous experience in a similar position in a full-service hospitality operation, specialized technical knowledge or certification in a relevant trade or discipline, and working knowledge of hotel systems and operations. The position may involve a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays, and includes physical activities such as lifting, standing, walking, bending, and climbing.

Requirements

Previous experience in a similar role in a full-service hospitality operation.
Specialized knowledge, skills, or certification in a field or discipline such as plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, equipment mechanics, HVAC, or refrigeration.
Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, life safety systems, preventative maintenance plans, and daily hotel operations.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues.
Good reading, writing, and oral proficiency in English.
Flexibility to work a varied schedule, which may include weekends and holidays.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift.
Ability to perform tasks involving writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, and climbing; listening and hearing ability; and visual acuity.

Responsibilities

Manage the physical plant, including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatments, and electrical systems, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Develop an engineering operating strategy aligned with the Company’s business strategy.
Coach and support the Engineering team in managing preventative maintenance programs, daily room calls, and controllable expenses.
Work with property and corporate leadership to improve Guest Satisfaction scores and identify areas of concern.
Operate within budgeted operating costs and execute budgeted capital expenditures.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Maintain property life safety systems.
Participate in P&L reviews and the budgeting process for areas of responsibility.
Act as the Hotel liaison regarding fire, life safety, and planning and code requirements.
Participate in departmental meetings and communicate departmental goals clearly and consistently.
Ensure associates have proper supplies, equipment, and uniforms.
Recruit, interview, hire, and train Repairs & Maintenance associates.
Conduct performance evaluations and discipline staff when needed.
Maintain a professional and personable appearance according to hotel standards.
Achieve the hotel’s core competencies and core values.
Regularly direct the work of two or more associates and exercise authority to hire and terminate.
Perform other duties as requested.