Engineer Supervisor

JW Marriott Savannah • Savannah, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department at the AAA Four Diamond JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District. When the Director and/or Assistant is absent, the Supervisor assumes the department’s administrative, financial, and operating responsibilities. The role supports the upkeep and safe operation of the property, equipment, grounds, and other assets; supervises and trains Engineers; and helps maintain regulatory compliance, guest service, and efficient hotel operations. The position also assists with budgets, forecasts, vendor contracts, preventive maintenance, special projects, and renovations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field required.
• Previous supervisory skills required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with employees and guests at all levels in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information and data from various sources to meet objectives.
• Must maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must maintain a warm and friendly demeanor and approach encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
• Must maintain regular attendance as required by scheduling and hotel needs.
• Must maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Must comply with hotel standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Heavy work requiring exertion of more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Flexible and long hours are sometimes required.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Trade school and/or college coursework in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain the property, equipment, grounds, and other assets in a safe and acceptable state of repair.
• Ensure the hotel complies with local, state, and federal laws.
• Ensure emergency and life-safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested, and certified according to hotel standards or the authority having jurisdiction.
• Supervise Engineers and ensure they are trained in customer service, standard operating procedures, and loss-prevention standards.
• Participate in energy-conservation programs according to Highgate Hotel standards.
• Review Guest and Meeting Planner comment cards and ensure identified problems are corrected in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Assist with administration of vendor contracts controlled by the Engineering Department according to hotel standards.
• Assist in developing and controlling wage and salary, other expense, and energy budgets according to Highgate Hotel financial standards.
• Assist in developing financial forecasts and participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings.
• Assist with special projects and renovations as necessary.
• Repair and program the hotel electronic lock system.
• Assist in scheduling preventive maintenance tasks.
• Attend required hotel meetings and training; maintain regular attendance and standards of appearance, grooming, safety, and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize productivity, identify problem areas, and assist in implementing solutions.
• Handle problems by anticipating, preventing, identifying, and resolving them as necessary.
• Cross-train in other hotel-related areas, maintain confidentiality, and show initiative in anticipating guest and operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED