Engineering Manager

Yotel•Miami, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the engineering department. In the absence of the Director, the Engineering Manager will assume the administrative, financial and operating aspects of the hotel as they relate to engineering.

Requirements

At least 5 years of supervisory or lead mechanic experience in a hospitality field
Electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required
Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
Perform other duties as requested by management.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in a safe and acceptable state of repair.
Ensure the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws.
Supervise and train all Engineering staff in Customer Service, Standard Operating Procedures and Loss Prevention.
Create and post all Engineering staffs schedules.
Assist the Director of Engineering to create and adhere to annual budget for department.
Assist in developing financial forecasts and actively participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings.
Assist the Director of Engineering to create and implement preventative maintenance program for all hotel equipment.
Ensure all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per Highgate Hotel standards.
Actively participate in energy conservation programs.
Review all guest and meeting planner comment cards to ensure problems are identified and corrected in a timely manner.
Ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Assist with the administration of all vendor contracts controlled by the engineering department.
Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner.
Follow up on all alarms immediately to determine the exact location and cause.
Determine emergency status and report findings to Front Desk.
Take immediate action as necessary.
Assist as necessary with special projects and renovations.
Support and participate in all Yotel Hotel programs.
Lead and/or participate in Yotel Hotel Safety Committee.