Asst. Director of Engineering

The Crescent Hotels Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crescent Hotels Group is seeking a working supervisor for the Engineering Department at a hotel in Orlando, FL. This overtime-eligible manager position oversees preventive maintenance, life safety systems, and compliance with codes while protecting guests and staff.

Responsibilities include supervising hourly staff, coordinating vendors, and maintaining records. The role requires knowledge of building systems, OSHA/HazCom safety practices, and leadership of a hotel maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-year degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience as Chief Engineer or equivalent role.
• Ability to supervise maintenance, safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Engineering Department and maintain preventive maintenance programs.
• Monitor life safety systems and utilities for compliance.
• Oversee hiring, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
• Schedule vendors and contractors for service.
• Prepare schedules, logs and records to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Hand tools

Ladders & stairs

Machinery operation

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Boiler systems

Blueprints & schematics

Building systems operation

Driver's license

Flexible schedule

Education

Engineering degree

Chief Engineer experience

Job description

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts