Engineering Manager

Plazahotelelpaso; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead general and preventative maintenance across the hotel, ensuring guest comfort and sustainability standards are met. You will oversee a team, coordinate with vendors, and manage small projects.

Responsibilities include inspections, record-keeping of PMs, supervising staff, ensuring life safety systems are 100% operational, and maintaining exterior curb appeal while adhering to HHM standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and/or trade school coursework in a related field.
• Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience required or equivalent training.
• Certifications may be required; HVAC certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates while upholding brand standards.
• Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
• Manage bids, quotes and contracts for 3rd-party vendors.
• Oversee small projects and report on work progress (PIPS).
• Install/repair electrical fixtures and basic plumbing tasks.
• Maintain life safety systems and keep PM records current.
• Ensure exterior curb appeal and refurbish furniture/fixtures when needed.
• Adhere to safety, MSDS, and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Maintenance management

HVAC certification

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or trade school

Job description

Opportunity: Engineering Manager

Manage general and preventative maintenance functions to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel structure.

Potential Career Path

Chief Engineer - Area Chief Engineer – Regional Director of Engineering

Essential Job Functions

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
• Manage and coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for 3rdparty vendors.
• Oversee small projects, or PIPS, and manage and report on the work progress.
• Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings.
• Paint designated areas and items.
• Install and replace basic electrical fixtures. Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs, and fixtures.
• Install, replace, and program televisions.
• Perform minor plumbing functions.
• Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis and complete work orders as necessary; keep accurate records of PM’s on all rooms and equipment.
• Maintain the building exterior and “curb appeal” of entire hotel grounds
• Refurbish, paint and finish furniture and fixtures as needed.
• Test, examine, and maintain hotel’s life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and coordinate compliance of service contracts.
• Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma and/or trade school course work in related field preferred.
• Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience required or equivalent training.
• Certifications may be required.
• HVAC certification is required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching.

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Source: HHM Hotels