Engineering Manager

Remington Hospitality; Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Remington Hospitality in New York state is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to uphold operational standards across the hotel’s engineering department. You will conduct thorough walk-throughs to ensure safe, efficient maintenance of building systems and equipment, and will establish and manage preventive maintenance for guest rooms and public areas.

You will lead and coach a team of associates and managers, coordinate with vendors, and ensure compliance with safety policies.

Qualifications

• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building construction experience.
• Vocational training or an associate's degree with relevant certifications.
• Ability to read drawings/diagrams and interpret test equipment.
• Strong business communication and presentation skills.
• Experience leading and coaching staff; ability to train hourly personnel.

Responsibilities

• Meet operational standards of Engineering Department.
• Conduct walk-throughs and ensure safe, efficient maintenance of hotel systems and equipment.
• Maintain preventive maintenance program for Rooms and Public Areas; keep records.
• Coordinate with management and General Manager; supervise associates and managers.
• Manage inventory and purchasing; maintain permits and licenses.
• Coordinate with 3rd party vendors for physical plant maintenance.
• Participate in leadership of the hotel as needed.
• Ensure safety policies and MSDS procedures are followed.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Building construction

Reading drawings/diagrams

MSDS and safety procedures

Microsoft Suite

Training hourly staff

Strong communication

Leadership meetings

Education

Vocational training

Associate's degree

Certification/apprenticeship in area

Job description

Meet all operational standards related to the Engineering Department.

Conduct walk-throughs and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the hotel structure, systems and equipment.

Establish and maintain Rooms and Public Area Preventive Maintenance Program and consistently keep updated records.

Act in concert with hotel management team and property General Manager.

Hire, train, supervise, coach and counsel associates, including managers.

Ensure grounds are maintained to create superior curb appeal.

Implement hotel's safety and emergency policies and procedures (ie evacuations, first aid, etc) to including removing all safety hazards, following company's OSHA Hazcom program and safe lifting techniques.

Provide adequate inventory of parts, supplies, tools and materials for the department.

Establish and maintain an efficient inventory and purchasing system.

Maintain current permits and licenses for building and physical plant.

Work and coordinate all activities, as needed, with 3rd party vendors, particularly those needed for physical plant and maintenance functions.

Perform other duties as assigned, including those needed to participate in overall leadership of the hotel.

Knowledge, Skills, And Competencies

Previous hotel engineering experience required, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen and general building construction

Vocational training, associate's degree, certification and/or apprenticeship in one or more area; state certification or licensure where required

Must be able to read and interpret drawings, diagrams and blue prints. Read and understand test equipment and measuring devices

Strong business communication skills verbal and written

Strong presentation skills and ability to train hourly staff members

High work ethic and self-initiative

Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite

Some travel may be required

Regular attendance according to established guidelines

May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property

Must possess basic computational ability

Focus and maintain attention to multiple tasks and priorities, and complete work assignments on time despite frequent interruptions, including in high pressure situations

Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all times

Ability to converse calmly with upset associates, superiors and guests in intense emotional situations

Ability to participate in, and lead departmental and/or hotel team meetings

Understanding and adherence to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documents, as well as hotel safety procedures