Engineering Supervisor

HEI Hotels & Resorts•Cincinnati, OH

2d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Vibrant Team at The Westin Cincinnati! Dive into a workplace that cherishes your contributions and fuels your growth! At The Westin Cincinnati, we're not just a team; we're a legacy. With each of our associates boasting an impressive tenure, we stand proud as a pinnacle of hospitality in the HEI Hotels & Resorts family. Our associates rave about us, and we're eager to show you why! Thrive in a work environment that rewards your dedication with top-tier compensation, enviable health and welfare benefits, and the work-life balance you've been searching for. Your well-being is our priority, and we make sure it's well taken care of with generous vacation and sick leave policies. Planning for the future? Our robust 401(k) plan comes with substantial company matching contributions, making your golden years shine brighter. And that's not all — as a respected member of the world's largest hotel company, you'll unlock exclusive access to our vast array of brands with an alluring hotel discount program. At Westin, you're not just choosing a job; you're stepping into a world of opportunities. Ready to rise? We can't wait to welcome you! Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Requirements

Vocational schooling, military training, certification and/or experience in building related trades required in 1 or more of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry.
3+ years of hands-on experience at a comparable location.
Be skilled in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, dry walling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping with or without reasonable accommodation.
Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals. Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.
Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Nice To Haves

Hotel experience preferred.
Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.

Responsibilities

Assume control of the Engineering Department when the Chief Engineer is not available.
Understand all building related systems and equipment – Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Life Safety, IT, HVACandR, Kitchen, Laundry, Pool, etc.
Follow company preventative maintenance procedures and guidelines for guestrooms, equipment, public space, grounds, landscaping, and building envelop, etc.
Maintain engineering related check book accounting procedures to ensure department operates with-in budgeted guidelines while maintaining required stock of supplies and materials.
Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
Effectively supervise, train, and assign tasks to and follow-up with engineering staff to ensure maximum productivity.
Understand the engineering records and filing system to support RandM Budget, PM Programs, Capital Budget, Capital Projects, Life Safety Systems and Inspections, etc.
Monitor and maintain all Engineering Spaces in a safe, clean, organized, energy efficient manner.
Tour hotel complex daily identifying items requiring engineering, housekeeping or other departmental actions.
Considered the property expert on all Life Safety related items, trains all managers in these areas.
Understand all Brands related issues and procedures; as well as all Brand related GSS, GSI, AYS, DTS problem tracking procedures and is working to correct them.
Basic understanding of elementary accounting procedures.
Basic understanding of PC operation and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and internet use.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations, seen as a strong leader throughout the hotel.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.