Director of Engineering - Limelight Ketchum

Limelight Hotels•Ketchum, ID

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Engineering is responsible for the exterior and interior maintenance of the hotel and all areas directly surrounding it. The Director of Engineering provides leadership, planning, organization, and direction for the entire hotel Engineering department. This is an operational manager position which will include some maintenance engineer job duties. This position reports to the General Manager.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years facility management experience required, hotel facility experience preferred
Licensed/certified CPR & OSHA certified
Proficient knowledge in building maintenance, including electrical, plumbing and HVAC
Knowledge of hotel operations and familiar with the construction process
Competent with computer programs such as Microsoft Office
Previous maintenance/construction experience is required
Knowledgeable of and experience with elevators, power, water and sewer distribution; fire codes and fire protection; ADA, EPA specifically with hotel mechanical equipment
Familiar with hotel fire and safety procedures and assist in the event of an emergency and/or security event as directed by management
Strong organizational, team building and communication skills
Ability to complete tasks and projects delegated by your manager and assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand
Ability to create an enjoyable, secure work environment, reviewing employee’s personal goals and objectives, and practicing friendly, sincere management
Ability to ensure that the General Manager is made aware of guest comments and concerns
Ability to analyze numbers and understand their impact on project cost and budgeting
Ability to identify process improvements and best practices
Ability to provide supervision and direction of engineering technicians; perform safety inspections
Available for emergency calls and be able to respond adequately

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred
Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) language skills a plus

Responsibilities

Assist and oversee the Engineering department and vendor operations
Assist in Capital Budget planning and department budget planning
Assist to ensure all labor and expense budgets are followed and anticipate/address potential overages in budget and communicate action taken to the General Manager
Ensure all compliance standards are met; maintain Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), including Global Harmonized System for chemicals (GHS), regulations
Makes financial decisions as it relates to the day-by-day operation
Responsible for purchasing and inventory
Ensure all work orders are tracked/completed/prioritized
Respond to and complete all general maintenance requests as needed, to include all areas inside and outside of the hotel & related properties
Oversee property facilities management which includes owner relationships, property walks, budget preparation, all guest requests and room calls
Address safety hazards and report suspicious persons or activities to management and adhere to all safety standards set by the hotel, city and state ordinances
Maintain all tools in a clean and orderly condition
Set up and execute preventative maintenance programs
Other duties as assigned