Asst. Director of Engineering

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Orlando (FL); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Crescent Hotels & Resorts in Orlando, FL is seeking an overtime-eligible Manager to supervise the Engineering Department. The role focuses on overseeing preventative maintenance, life safety systems, and compliance with codes to protect guests and employees.

The position requires strong supervisory skills, the ability to coordinate with contractors, and the drive to maintain high department performance while managing safety and budget considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or 4+ years as Chief Engineer or equivalent.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Proven supervisory experience and effective communication skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsabilités

• Oversee Engineering Department as acting manager in absence of Director of Engineering.
• Supervise preventive maintenance programs per corporate standards and regulations.
• Schedule and coordinate with vendors/contractors; monitor service quality and safety.
• Ensure life safety systems and hotel utilities operate 100% and comply with codes.
• Prepare schedules, logs, records, and documentation to minimize liabilities.
• Hire, train, and evaluate hourly staff; enforce SOP and safety policies.

Connaissances

Hand tools operation

Ladder safety

Light machinery operation

Building systems knowledge

Stamina

Test equipment handling

Heavy lifting

Learn new tasks

Train others

Blueprints & schematics

Facility systems operation

Driver license

Shift flexibility

Formation

Engineering degree or equivalent

Description du poste

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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