Engineering Supervisor (Hotel Maintenance)

Hersha Hospitality Management LP•Miami, FL

About The Position

Engineering Supervisor Perform general maintenance functions to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel structure. Potential Career Path Chief Engineer – Area Chief Engineer – Regional Director of Engineering Essential Job Functions Assist Chief Engineer in interviewing, selecting, training, scheduling, coaching and supporting associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values. Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs . Manage and coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for 3 rd party vendors. Oversee small projects, or PIPS, and manage and report on the work progress. Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings. Paint designated areas and items. Install and replace basic electrical fixtures. Install, replace, and program televisions. Perform minor plumbing functions. Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units. Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment. Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis and complete work orders as necessary; keep accurate records of PM’s on all rooms and equipment. Maintain the building exterior and “curb appeal” of entire hotel grounds. Refurbish, paint and finish furniture and fixtures as needed. Test, examine, and maintain hotel’s life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times. Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and coordinate compliance of service contracts. Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes. Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow. MSDS and OSHA standards. Perform other duties as requested by management.

Requirements

High School diploma and/or trade school course work in related field preferred
Previous engineer/maintenance experience required or equivalent training
Local or state certifications may be required

Responsibilities

Assist Chief Engineer in interviewing, selecting, training, scheduling, coaching and supporting associates
Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs
Manage and coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for 3 rd party vendors
Oversee small projects, or PIPS, and manage and report on the work progress
Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings
Paint designated areas and items
Install and replace basic electrical fixtures
Install, replace, and program televisions
Perform minor plumbing functions
Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units
Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment
Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis and complete work orders as necessary
Maintain the building exterior and “curb appeal” of entire hotel grounds
Refurbish, paint and finish furniture and fixtures as needed
Test, examine, and maintain hotel’s life safety systems
Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and coordinate compliance of service contracts
Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes
Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction
Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program
Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow. MSDS and OSHA standards
Perform other duties as requested by management