Engineering Manager

Remington Hospitality; Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Remington Hospitality seeks an experienced Engineering leader to oversee all hotel maintenance activities and ensure safe, efficient operation of building systems. You will manage preventive maintenance, inventories, safety programs and vendor relations while coaching a team of technicians and supervisors.

The role requires strong HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building construction knowledge, plus leadership and training skills to uphold high standards across the property.

Qualifications

• Hotel engineering experience required, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• 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.
• Strong business communication skills verbal and written.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to train hourly staff members.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Building construction

MSDS knowledge

Safety compliance

Vendor management

Leadership

Staff training

Education

Associate’s degree or trade certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

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