Asst. Director of Engineering

Crescent Hotels & Resorts

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years degree in Engineering or related field, or 4 years of Chief Engineer experience.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Ability to operate small hand tools and light machinery safely.
  • Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and boiler systems.
  • Skills in reading blueprints and technical schematics.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise Engineering Department's daily activities and performance.
  • Implement preventative maintenance programs for property and equipment.
  • Monitor and test life safety systems to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Schedule and oversee service requests performed by vendors/contractors.
  • Conduct hiring, performance evaluations, and discipline employees as necessary.

Benefits

  • Overtime eligibility for extra hours worked.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and training.
  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate various shifts.
  • Engagement in teamwork within a friendly environment.
Full Job Description
This is an overtime eligible manager position (OEM).

Primary function is to provide a working supervisor for the Engineering Department. Supervise the implementation of all property and equipment preventative maintenance and repairs, monitor life safety systems and utilities and corporate/franchise standards and local, state and national codes and regulations to protect assets, guests and employees

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Know all emergency procedures (fire, severe weather, bomb threats, guest accident/illness, etc).
  • Interview, hire, performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
  • Maintain a high standard of job performance for all hourly department employees
  • Maintain high department productivity
  • Implement and schedule property and equipment preventive maintenance programs in compliance with corporate/franchise standards and local, state and national codes and regulation.
  • Prioritize service requests; schedule vendors/contractors and monitor the service performed to ensure customer satisfaction, safety and convenience.
  • Test and examine the document, the life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times.
  • Monitor utility and document consumption to determine the effectiveness of current systems.
  • Review purchase requests and monitor expenses budget to ensure goals are met/exceeded.
  • Assist in the administration of the department by preparing and maintaining schedules, logs, records and other documentations to ensure a smooth operation and minimize liabilities.
  • Have the knowledge and skills to be able to efficiently and accurately repair HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, machinery, boiler, etc with a minimum need to call outside contractors.


GENERAL DUTIES

  • Know your work schedule and follow it with reliability
  • Work in a cooperative and friendly manner with fellow employees
  • Maintain professional attire and personal hygiene
  • Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area
  • Perform your job according to standard operating procedures
  • Read, understand and follow all policies, procedures and practices as stated in the Employee Handbook
  • Implement management company and hotel's safety and emergency policies and procedures (i.e. evacuation, first aid, etc) to include all safety hazards, following company's OSHA Hazcom program and safe lifting techniques.
  • Utilize protective equipment, when applicable
  • Promptly resolve substandard (unsafe) conditions to supervisor
  • Promptly fill out an incident report for accidents, injuries, property damage or loss to supervisor
  • Keep accurate communication flowing freely among all hotel departments
  • Inform management promptly of any work-related problems or guest complaints
  • Practice "CARE hospitality" and provide guest satisfaction
  • Promote the hotel through goodwill, courtesy and a positive attitude
  • Attend all scheduled training classes and meetings
  • Train and supervise other employees as directed by SOP
  • Continue to learn and grow in your position
  • Perform any reasonable request as assigned or directed by management
  • Provide for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules
  • Arrange for reasonable accommodations for person(s) with disabilities
  • Assist person(s) with a disability
  • Comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances as they apply to the hotel, guests, and employees


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assume control of the Engineering Department in the absence of the Director of Engineering
  • Provide effective training and assistance to all hourly department employees
  • Work with outside contractors


QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

  • Efficiently operate small hand tools such as drills, grinders, saws, etc.
  • Safely climb ladders and stairs
  • Efficiently and safely operate light machinery such as key cutter, drill press, radial arm saw, etc.
  • Understand and efficiently operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration and boiler systems
  • Stand and or walk for long periods of time
  • Efficiently handle test equipment, hand tools, keys, etc.
  • Lift and carry heavy objects such as boxes, televisions, ladders, etc.
  • Learn new tasks
  • Train other department members
  • Read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings and technical parts breakdown
  • Efficiently operate all building systems
  • Must have a valid driver license
  • Must be flexible enough to work any shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays


EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

  • A minimum of 4 year degree from an accredited university in Engineering or related major or 4 years experience as a Chief Engineer or a combination of both experience and education


Flexible schedule require.

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