Director of Engineering

HHM Hospitality; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking an Area Chief Engineer to manage maintenance functions and support hotel operations in Vancouver. The ideal candidate will oversee a maintenance team, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with safety standards, contributing to overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience required.
• Certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage general and preventative maintenance functions.
• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates.
• Test, examine, and maintain hotel’s life safety systems.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Problem-solving

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School diploma or trade school coursework

Job description

Manage general and preventative maintenance functions to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel structure.

Area Chief Engineer – Regional Director of Engineering

Essential Job Functions

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Maintain the hotel R&M budget.
• Conduct room inspections, and identify repair needs.
• Manage and coordinate bids, quotes, and contracts for 3rd-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. Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs, and fixtures.
• Install, replace, and program televisions.
• Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as perform 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 PMs on all rooms and equipment.
• Maintain the building exterior and “curb appeal” of the 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.
• Provide weekly updates to the Corporate or Regional Director of Engineering.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma and / or trade school coursework in related field preferred.
• Previous supervisory engineer / maintenance experience required or equivalent training.
• Certifications may be required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

About Us

Nestled in a prime location, Sheraton Pasadena Hotel seamlessly blends upscale comfort with modern convenience. Our hotel is ideally situated adjacent to both the Pasadena Convention Center and the Pasadena Civic Auditorium for quick access to events. You'll love being walking distance from abundant shopping, dining, and entertainment in Old Town. For adventures beyond a short walk, we offer a complimentary local area shuttle to the city's landmarks, including the Rose Bowl. Stay connected with our full-service, 24-hour business center offering complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. Keep in shape with cardio and weight training equipment at the modern Sheraton Fitness. Make yourself comfortable and relax on our plush beds while watching your TV or upgrade to a suite for extra space to spread out. After a busy day, enjoy California-style dining at the Restaurant Soleil, then lounge by the heated outdoor swimming pool. Experience an excellent stay at Sheraton Pasadena Hotel.

This property is part of the Echelon Luxury & Lifestyle division of HHM Hotels.

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.

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