Engineer Supervisor

Ensemble; Sedona, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K (Matching)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Best Western Sedona is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee facilities operations, preventive maintenance, room renovations, HVAC and equipment upkeep. You will manage maintenance staff, schedule repairs, and supervise budgeting while ensuring safety standards and asset longevity.

Responsibilities include coordinating projects, managing life-safety systems, and maintaining hotel equipment. Strong technical background and the ability to read blueprints are required, with a focus on reliability and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication in English with guests, colleagues and management.
• Attention to detail, speed, accuracy, and follow-through with minimal supervision.
• 4+ years of maintenance/engineering experience in electrical, plumbing and carpentry repair.
• Certification in one of A/C/refrigeration, Electrical, Carpentry or building repairs preferred.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Ability to read P&L to maintain budgeted guidelines.
• Experience with long-term capital budgeting and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all property repairs and projects.
• Maintain Preventive Maintenance Program under guidance of GM.
• Oversee electrical repairs, lamps and small appliances.
• Maintain Life Safety systems including fire alarms, sprinklers, hoses, smoke detectors and fire doors.
• Schedule carpentry repairs such as doors, windows and banisters.
• Oversee maintenance of boilers, pumps, chillers, valves, motors and related equipment.
• Monitor elevator maintenance schedule.
• Perform boiler preventative maintenance and routine checks.
• Ensure functionality of HVAC systems and parts inventory.
• Schedule staff to respond to maintenance requests from guests.
• Follow OSHA safety requirements and hotel policy; complete training.
• Develop and manage Maintenance team performance.

Skills

English communication

Detail-oriented

Maintenance experience

Trade certifications

Punctuality

Interpersonal skills

P&L understanding

Budgeting for assets

Education

High School Diploma

Trade license preferred

Degree recommended

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hotel PMS systems

Job description

Summary/Objective

The Lead Engineer is responsible for the facilities operations for the hotel, including general preventative maintenance, organizing room renovation projects, HVAC and Equipment functionality, and maintenance. Oversee all maintenance staff and ongoing room repairs, projects, and purchasing.

Requirements:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and /or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential:

• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English (speak, read, write) with guests, co-workers and management to their understanding.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Four or more years prior experience in maintenance/engineering specific to electrical, plumbing and carpentry repair.
• Hold certification in one of the following: 1) A/C and refrigeration with CFC certification, 2) Electrical, 3) Carpentry, 4) Building and equipment repairs. (all are preferential, not required to hold the position)
• Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public.
• Ability to read and understand P&L to maintain budgeted guidelines.
• Experience in capital long term budgeting and maintaining company assets.

Physical Abilities:

• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas.
• Ability to grasp, bend, stoop, push or pull heavy loads, and lift and/or carry or otherwise move materials weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to push or pull wheeled carts weighing up to 100 lbs.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinates all property repairs and projects.
• Responsible for Preventative Maintenance Program, with insight from GM
• Oversee major/minor electrical repairs such as lamps, small appliances, removal or placement of telephones, etc.
• Confirm the maintenance of \"Life Safety\" system: a) fire alarms and sprinkler system, b) pull stations, c) inspection and repair of hoses, d) test fire exits, e) check and repair smoke detectors and fire doors, f) test all fire ladders, g) observe for fire safety and safety plan.
• Schedule major/minor carpentry repairs such as door/window moldings, banisters and furniture as needed.
• Schedule major/minor door and lock repairs such as hinge replacements, replacement of broken locks and maintenance of key inventory, etc. as needed.
• Oversee major/minor maintenance and repairs on boilers, heaters, pumps, chillers, valves, fans, compressors, water softener, motors, etc., as required and certified.
• Monitor elevator maintenance schedule.
• Ensure minor repairs to the boiler to include preventative maintenance checklist, cleaning filters, checking pumps and circulating oil/grease, checking temperature, replacement of couplings and thermostat, when necessary, etc.
• Maintain and repair hotel equipment such as vacuums, floor polishers/carpet shampooers, maid carts, etc.
• Schedule laundry equipment maintenance to include preventative maintenance checklist for filters, oil and grease motors, etc.
• Ensure functionality of HVAC systems to include replacement or repair of switches, fan motors, thermostats, etc.
• Maintain supply of parts and repair tools.
• Schedule staff to ensure responsiveness to maintenance requests from hotel guests.
• Use proper safety measures when operating any equipment, according to OSHA regulations and hotel requirements.
• Respond to other duties assigned by manager.
• Successful completion of the training/certification process.
• Manage and develop Maintenance team.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• 401K (Matching)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability (Offered)
• Employee Discounts

EEO Statement

Best Western provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Requirements

Required education and experience

• Two years’ experience in a hotel or related field is preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensed in a trade preferred (Plumbing electrical HVAC carpentry, etc.).
• Knowledge of hotel operation, including security and safety programs.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Software and Hotel PMS systems.
• Knowledge of proper equipment usage and repair.
• Ability to read blueprints/schematics.
• High School graduate or equivalent vocational training. Degree recommended.

Security clearance requirements

• Must clear background screening