Assistant Director of Engineering

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Hot Springs (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa, a four-season resort in Virginia, seeks an Engineering Services assistant to support the Director of Engineering in maintenance, procurement, scheduling and project coordination. The role emphasizes guest service and reliable facility operations at a historic property.

Ideal candidates will have extensive HVAC experience, strong communication, and the ability to lead a maintenance crew, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive HVAC and mechanical experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.
• 3-5 years of hotel engineering experience preferred.
• Previous experience at a convention service hotel preferred.
• Experience managing a crew of 5 or more.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Engineering Services in the full upkeep of preventative maintenance, including logs on work done, scheduling and assignment of projects.
• Assist in procurement of supplies and issuance of purchase orders.
• Review work orders and assign work by priorities.
• Maintain up-to-date inventories of heat, light & power and repair and maintenance supplies.
• Respond to guest requests.
• Coordinate Engineering staff on a shift basis.
• Assume full responsibility for the Engineering Department in the Director's absence.
• Understand Omni's fire alarm procedures and emergency evacuation.

Skills

HVAC experience

Mechanical experience

Communication skills

Flexibility in schedule

Team leadership

Job description

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa has been delighting vacationers - including 24 U.S. Presidents - for over 250 years. A recently completed $170 million dollar renovation restored the historic character to this Allegheny Mountain resort in Virginia. We are a four-season resort that boasts superb restaurant dining experiences, championship golf, spa, winter sports and numerous other activities ideal for families and corporate outings.

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Homestead Resort & Spa may be your perfect match.

Overview:

To provide technical and administrative assistance to the Director of Engineering Services and to assist the Director of Engineering Services in the operational aspect of the Engineering Department.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Engineering Services in the full upkeep of the preventative maintenance, including the keeping of logs on work done, scheduling and the assignment of projects and other related tasks.
• Assist the Director of Engineering Services in the procurement of supplies and the issuance of purchase orders.
• Review work orders and assign work by priorities.
• Maintain up-to-date inventories of heat, light & power and repair and maintenance supplies.
• Respond to guest requests.
• Work with the Engineering staff on a shift basis and coordinates their activities.
• Assume the full responsibility for the Engineering Department in the absence of the Director of Engineering Services.
• Have a thorough understanding of Omni's fire alarm procedures and emergency evacuation.
• Have a thorough understanding of Omni's job scenarios.
• Must be familiar with Omni's Systems and Services procedures.

Qualifications:

• Must have extensive HVAC and mechanical experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.
• 3-5 years of hotel engineering experience preferred.
• Previous experience at a convention service hotel preferred.
• Experience managing a crew of 5 or more.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link: EEOC is the Law Poster.

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.