Courtyard Austin The Domain Area - Dual Director Engineering OEM

Aimbridge Hospitality LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading hotel management company is seeking a Dual Director Engineering in Austin, Texas. This role involves overseeing facilities maintenance, managing the maintenance staff, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, over 5 years of experience in maintenance, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the operational success of the hotel, ensuring a high-quality environment for guests and staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance with management experience.
• Experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper maintenance of facilities and direct the maintenance team.
• Develop policies for prioritizing maintenance requests.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and maintain repair documentation.

Skills

leadership

problem-solving

communication

technical knowledge

financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HVAC

plumbing

electrical systems

Job description

Courtyard Austin The Domain Area - Dual Director Engineering OEM Address 9409 Stonelake Blvd, Austin, TX, 78759

Job Description

The Dual Director Engineering oversees the facilities maintenance function and is responsible for the operation, maintenance, service and repair of equipment on site for multiple properties, as assigned. Directs and supervises the Maintenance staff as requested by General Manager. Directs a team responsible for the maintenance of buildings and grounds, including renovations, expansions, and improvements. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates, overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

Exempt managers must customarily and regularly direct the work of at least 3 full-time associates or their equivalents. Primary duties must consist of administrative, executive, or professional tasks more than 50 percent of the time and job duties must also involve the use of discretion and independent judgement more than 50 percent of the time.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience, including some prior management experience.
• Experience in a hotel or a related field required.
• Licensed in a trade preferred (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.).
• Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state.
• Must have an acceptable MVR (Motor Vehicle Driving Record) property specific
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding and clarifying the issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
• Must be able to work unsupervised.
• Has extensive experience with the concepts and principles of one or more related fields or departments.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and implements policies and procedures for receiving and prioritizing requests for maintenance.
• Develops schedules for preventative maintenance and ensures that facilities are inspected regularly to identify current and potential maintenance needs.
• Ensures repairs comply with internal policies and external regulations. Maintains records and documentation related to repairs made.
• Leads and directs the work of other associates and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination.
• Contributes to strategic planning, direction, and goal setting for the department or function in collaboration with senior management.
• Establishes departmental policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards).
• Comply at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
• Use proper two way radio etiquette at all times when communicating with other employees.
• Perform any other duties as requested by management.

Property Information

Located in the Arboretum area and just 15 minutes from downtown, our North Austin hotel offers easy access to premier shopping and dining, as well as high-tech companies including IBM, Google, Dell and Oracle. After a long day of work or play, guests can spread out in chic new guest rooms and suites featuring stylish decor, free Wi-Fi, luxurious bedding and ergonomic workspaces. Later, guest can grab an evening cocktail and bite to eat from our bistro, then return in the morning for a variety of healthy favorites and specialty Starbucks beverages to jump-start their day. During downtime, we invite our guests to work up a sweat in our state-of-the-art fitness center, featuring cardio equipment with personal TV screens, cool down by making a splash in our sparkling indoor pool, or socialize under the stars while enjoying our stylish outdoor patio.