Director of Engineering

CSC Brazilian LP•Palm Beach, FL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Engineering (DOE) is responsible for the performance of the Engineering Department staff, including room calls, painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and groundskeeping. The DOE oversees and controls vendors for major repairs, maintains all equipment to ensure maximum performance and capacity, controls payroll and expenses, and responds to guest needs at all levels. This role works in unison with the hotel operations team, restaurant, banquets, and salon to handle day-to-day issues and foster a team atmosphere focused on equipment and guest satisfaction. The DOE also oversees security systems and fire panel requirements to ensure property safety and security, supports efforts to create additional security procedures, and institutes a secure key control system for guest rooms and hotel staff. During hotel renovations, the DOE may be required to attend construction meetings and support construction efforts. Physical Requirements include the ability to stand and walk for long periods and lift and carry 30+ pounds.

Requirements

5 years of experience required as a Director of Engineer or Assistant DOE in a full-service hotel or resort.
Strong Communication skills. Both verbal and written.
Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing the English language.
Certified in HVAC & refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing.
Computer literate.
Multi-task ability.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Detail-oriented.
Strong training skills.
Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
Ability to lift and carry 30+ pounds.

Responsibilities

Oversees the performance of the Engineering Department staff, including room calls, painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and groundskeeping.
Oversees and controls vendors called to the property for major repairs.
Maintains all equipment to ensure they are performing at their maximum levels and capacities.
Controls payrolls and expenses.
Responds to guest needs at all levels.
Works with the hotel operations team, restaurant, banquets, and salon to handle day-to-day issues and create a team atmosphere involving equipment and guest satisfaction.
Oversees security systems and fire panels requirements needed to keep the property safe and secure.
Supports efforts to create additional security procedures.
Institutes a secure key control system for guest room and hotel staff needs.
Attends construction meetings and supports construction efforts during hotel renovations.
Hires, trains, and disciplines staff for skills, knowledge, and performance.
Works with the engineering team to create a productive and reliable engineering department.
Creates and generates new ideas and suggestions to improve the performance of the department.
Establishes a CARE program to ensure all guest rooms, public areas, and back of the house are in five-diamond condition.
Maintains a par of tools, supplies, and equipment to ensure small repairs can be handled promptly.
Establishes Daily Checklists to maintain routine and ensure tasks are completed daily.
Maintains tracking logs of daily room calls and ensures calls are completed in a timely manner.
Maintains logs on all equipment readings, settings, and tracings.
Maintains logs for key controls and secure areas.
Tracks all owner requests, supplies, expenses, and efforts requested of the engineering department.
Responsible for pool maintenance and conditions.
Reviews Monthly HOTSOS Reports to identify and resolve any ongoing issues.
Supports the efforts of the hotel by working together with peers in other departments, hotel owners, and their staff.
Supports the hotel's goals by selecting competent and results-oriented vendors.
Walks the property regularly, looking for issues that could result in problems and works at preventing them.
Follows the procedures of Purchasing, Receiving, Price Shopping, and inventories as set by the Hotel Controller.
Participates in the MOD program.
Performs other duties as assigned.