Engineering Manager

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Parental leave

Affordable medical

Referral bonuses

PTO with rollover

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Austin to lead hotel maintenance and protection while driving guest and associate satisfaction and financial performance. You will apply engineering standards and blueprints to keep properties reliable.

Expect a strong emphasis on safety, service, and adherence to WL and brand guidelines. Leadership experience in hospitality engineering is preferred, with growth opportunities within a premium portfolio.

Qualifications

• Understanding of blueprints, specifications, and operating instructions.
• A positive attitude and commitment to doing things right the first time.
• Strong technical experience with leadership experience preferred.
• A focus on safety and customer service.
• Progressive experience in hospitality engineering or facilities management.

Responsibilities

• The Maintenance Manager reports to the Director of Engineering and assists with hotel maintenance and protection, guest and associate satisfaction, as well as the financial performance of the department.
• Know the White Lodging Way for Engineering, housekeeping, and food service operations
• Ensure the hotel’s maintenance and upkeep standards meet WL, Brand, and Guest standards
• Proactively follow specific departmental procedures in performing repair, maintenance, alteration, and installation work in a safe and neat manner
• Determine defects, troubleshoot malfunctions, take necessary corrective action, and record same following specific departmental procedures
• Possess the ability to read and use blueprints, diagrams, operations manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications
• Responsible for maintaining key inventories and procedures in coordination with risk management
• Additional responsibilities as determined by the Director of Engineering

Skills

Blueprints & specs

Leadership experience

Safety & service

Hospitality engineering

Problem solving

Job description

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• The Maintenance Manager reports to the Director of Engineering and assists with hotel maintenance and protection, guest and associate satisfaction, as well as the financial performance of the department.

Know the White Lodging Way for Engineering, housekeeping, and food service operations

• Ensure the hotel’s maintenance and upkeep standards meet WL, Brand, and Guest standards
• Proactively follow specific departmental procedures in performing repair, maintenance, alteration, and installation work in a safe and neat manner
• Determine defects, troubleshoot malfunctions, take necessary corrective action, and record same following specific departmental procedures
• Possess the ability to read and use blueprints, diagrams, operations manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications
• Responsible for maintaining key inventories and procedures in coordination with risk management
• Additional responsibilities as determined by the Director of Engineering

What You’ll Bring

• Understanding of blueprints, specifications, and operating instructions
• A positive attitude and passion for doing things right the first time
• Strong technical experience between schooling and equivalent work experience; previous leadership experience preferred
• A focus on safety and customer service
• Progressive experience in hospitality engineering or facilities management required

Other information

• Day 1 Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Affordable $2/day Medical insurance with free wellness care
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Tuition reimbursement

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.