Engineer

Highgate; Bay Harbor Islands (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Florida seeks an Engineering professional to oversee day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department. In the absence of the Director or Assistant, you will assume administrative, financial and operating responsibilities to keep the hotel running smoothly.

You will develop plans to maintain property and assets, ensure compliance with laws, inspect life safety systems, supervise engineers, participate in energy conservation, review guest feedback, and support budgeting and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; experience in a hotel or related field.
• At least three years progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Trade school and/or College coursework in related field preferred.
• Previous supervisory skills required.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work – lifting/carrying up to 100+ lbs occasionally and more.
• Effective verbal and written communication with staff and guests.
• Must multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Attend all required hotel meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance per Highgate standards.
• Maintain proper appearance and grooming, including uniform and nametag.
• Compliance with hotel standards and safety regulations.
• Maximize productivity and identify/solve problem areas.
• Ability to understand complex information from multiple sources.
• Cross-train in other hotel-related areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets, in a safe and acceptable state of repair.
• Ensure that the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws.
• Ensure that all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per hotel standards or regulatory authority.
• Supervise the Engineers and ensure proper training in customer service, SOPs and loss prevention.
• Participate in energy conservation programs per Highgate standards.
• Review guest and meeting planner feedback to identify and correct issues promptly.
• Ensure ADA compliance.
• Assist with administration of vendor contracts for the Engineering department.
• Assist in budgeting and financial forecasting for the department.
• Assist in special projects and renovations as needed.
• Repair and program hotel electronic lock systems.
• Schedule preventive maintenance tasks.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Effective communication

Multitasking ability

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school/College coursework preferred

Job description

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Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billionof assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.

With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

Overview

The Engineering is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department. In the absence of the Director and/or Assistant, the engineer will assume the administrative, financial and operating aspects of the hotel for the Engineering department.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets, in a safe and acceptable state of repair.
• Ensure that the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws.
• Ensure that all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per hotel standards or authority having jurisdiction.
• Supervise the Engineers and ensure they are properly trained in the customer service program, standard operating procedures and loss prevention standards.
• Actively participate in energy conservation programs per Highgate Hotel’s standards.
• Review all Guest and Meeting Planner comment cards to ensure that problems are identified and corrected in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Assist with the administration of all vendor contracts controlled by the Engineering Department hotel standards.
• Assist in developing and controlling wage/salary, other expenses and energy budgets per Highgate Hotel’s financial standards.
• Assist in developing financial forecasts and actively participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings.
• Assist as necessary with special projects and renovations.
• Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.
• Assist in scheduling preventive maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field required.
• At least three years progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Trade school and/or College course work in related field preferred.
• Previous supervisory skills required.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs
• Perform other duties as requested by management.