Task Force Engineering Manager

Crestline Hotels & Resorts Corporate Office (Crestline Hotels and Resorts)•Fairfax, IA

1d•$60,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Task Force Engineering Manager with a passion for service. The role requires extensive travel and provides the opportunity to lead and influence Engineering teams across hotel brands and locations in the company’s nationwide portfolio. The position leads Engineering teams to improve guest satisfaction and exceed guest expectations. It is primarily responsible for maintaining hotel buildings, grounds, and mechanical equipment, with particular attention to safety, security, and asset protection. The role is also accountable for vendor oversight, the departmental budget, and property preventive maintenance programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of maintenance experience.
Basic computer skills, including processing email, basic spreadsheet manipulation, and navigating databases and systems.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Knowledge of methods and materials used in general building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, building and electrical units, and HVAC.
Ability to travel extensively.

Nice To Haves

Hospitality experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage Engineering employees, including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluations.
Conduct walkthroughs and assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the hotel’s physical structure, mechanical and electrical systems, HVAC systems, and related equipment.
Ensure projects, routine maintenance, repairs, and replacements are completed promptly and in accordance with brand standards and applicable building codes.
Obtain and present cost-effective proposals for maintaining or repairing hotel systems.
Complete guest-response and preventive-maintenance work orders as necessary.
Schedule preventive maintenance in guest rooms and public spaces in coordination with other departments to limit guest impact.
Ensure life-safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested, and certified according to code and applicable brand standards.
Assess critical situations, including fires, natural disasters, and major mechanical malfunctions, and facilitate an immediate, appropriate response.
Maintain preventive-maintenance and work-order programs using electronic systems such as Quore, PM Works, or brand-specific programs.
Organize materials, tools, and equipment for daily assignments.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Use, clean, maintain, and store tools properly.
Handle chemicals for designated uses and surfaces in accordance with Safety Data Sheets.
Ensure the key security program is in place and followed.
Ensure property grounds are maintained.