Director of Engineer

Triumph-Hotels; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Triumph-Hotels in New York, NY seeks a Director of Engineering to oversee daily engineering and painting operations at a large union property. The role includes maintenance across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, boilers, carpentry, A/V, and building systems while ensuring safety and asset protection.

Experience in a union hotel and strong leadership skills are essential. The position requires effective vendor management and collaboration with Housekeeping, Front Office, and Guest Relations to

Qualifications

• Experience in a union hotel required.
• Outstanding supervisory/management skills and experience required.
• Solid computer skills required.
• Thorough knowledge of and certification in oil boilers, electric, and HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Assign and supervise the daily tasks of the engineering staff while providing a safe and efficient work environment.
• Manage all staff scheduling, including call-ins and call-outs.
• Prepare weekly payroll data.
• Monitor and report on expenses/supplies to aid in controlling costs while ensuring adequate staff and materials are on hand.
• Refer and follow up on maintenance issues/problems with Housekeeping, Front Office, and Guest Relations to protect hotel assets, ensure a safe and accident-free environment for guests and employees, and improve guest satisfaction.
• Supervise daily tasks and schedules of contractors.
• Create, develop, and maintain relationships, schedules, and billing with outside suppliers and vendors.
• Train and develop skill sets for staff as appropriate.

Skills

Union hotel experience

Supervisory/management

Computer skills

Oil boiler certification

Electrical knowledge

HVAC certification

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

Director of Engineering

Reports to

General Manager

Shift

AM and/or PM, including weekends and holidays

Summary

This management position is responsible for the supervision and implementation of daily engineering and painting operations in a large, older, union property. Responsible for the upkeep, repair, renovation, and maintenance of the property including, but not limited to: electrical, HVAC, plumbing, oil boilers, carpentry, building structure, room fixtures, A/V equipment, appliances, signage, painting, and wallpaper.

Union experience is a must.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

1. Assign and supervise the daily tasks of the engineering staff while providing a safe and efficient work environment.
2. Manage all staff scheduling, including call-ins and call-outs.
3. Prepare weekly payroll data.
4. Monitor and report on expenses/supplies to aid in controlling costs while ensuring adequate staff and materials are on hand.
5. Refer and follow up on maintenance issues/problems with Housekeeping, Front Office, and Guest Relations to protect hotel assets, ensure a safe and accident-free environment for guests and employees, and improve guest satisfaction.
6. Supervise daily tasks and schedules of contractors.
7. Create, develop, and maintain relationships, schedules, and billing with outside suppliers and vendors.
8. Train and develop skill sets for staff as appropriate.

Qualifications

Experience in a union hotel required.

Outstanding supervisory/management skills and experience required.

Solid computer skills required.

Thorough knowledge of and certification in oil boilers, electric, and HVAC.