Estates Director of Engineering

Estates at Acqualina; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prismhr Hire seeks a Senior Chief Engineer for a luxury resort in Florida, NY. You will lead the Engineering department, supervise a team, and ensure reliable operation of HVAC, plumbing, electrical and life-safety systems across guest rooms and public spaces.

Responsibilities include developing the preventive maintenance program, managing budgets, training staff, coordinating with vendors, and enforcing safety standards. Fluency in English and strong problem-solving under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with vocational training.
• 5 years of training as a stationary Engineer.
• 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of plumbing codes, electrical codes, fire codes, local mechanical codes.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment critical to building operation.
• Fluency in job-related English both verbal and non-verbal.
• Ability to prepare budgets and control costs.
• Enforce resort's standards, policies and procedures with engineering staff.
• Prioritize and organize work assignments; delegate work to Supervisors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of departmental policies and standards.
• Develop preventive maintenance program for building equipment and guestrooms.
• Inspect and maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water treatment and life-safety systems.
• Coordinate purchasing of parts, supplies and equipment for Engineering.
• Supervise and train Engineering staff; conduct performance reviews.
• Ensure safety regulations and confidentiality of resort information.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

English proficiency

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Team management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years stationary Engineer training

Florida building trade license (Desirable)

Tools

Blueprints & schematics

Power and hand tools

Meters and testing equipment

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW:

Responsible for all aspects of the Engineering department to include the proper operation, maintenance and repair of all HVAC, refrigeration, pools/water features, plumbing, electrical, irrigation, life safety, electrical and mechanical equipment/systems. Develop, coordinate and monitor all guest rooms and public spaces, equipment, and PM programs to ensure the reliability, safety, and comfort of all staff, guest, and residents. Supervise, train and manage all Engineering staff.

REPORTS TO: General Manager

SUPERVISES: All Engineering Staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Engineering work shops, all areas of the resort.

Job involves working:

• under variable temperature conditions (or extreme heat or cold).
• under variable noise levels.
• outdoors/indoors.
• around fumes and/or odor hazards.
• around dust and/or mite hazards.
• around chemicals.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: General Manager, Engineering staff and all resort personnel.

External: Resort guest/visitors, resident guest/visitor, equipment/supply vendors, city inspectors, local fire department, building trade contractors, service contractors, the Owners, and other resort Chief Engineers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

1. High school graduate or equivalent vocational training.

2. 5 years training as a stationary Engineer.

3. 5 years supervisory experience.

4. Working knowledge of:

a) plumbing codes

b) electrical codes

c) national/local fire codes

d) local mechanical codes

e) water treatment program

f) blue prints and plumbing and wiring schematics

g) power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades

5. Knowledge of all mechanical equipment critical to the operation of the building.

6. Fluency in job related English both verbal and non-verbal.

7. Provide legible communication and directions.

8. Compute basic mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers).

9. Ability to:

• prepare budgets and ensure cost controls.
• enforce resort's standards, policies and procedures with engineering staff.
• prioritize and organize work assignments; delegate work to Supervisors and staff.
• direct performance of staff and follow up with corrections where needed.
• instruct/direct staff in the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment.
• ascertain staff training needs and provide such training.
• be a clear thinker, analyze and resolve problems exercising good judgment.
• work well under pressure.
• understand guest inquiries, provide responses and interact positively.
• trouble shoot and use alternatives in emergency situations.
• ensure security and confidentiality of all resort information.
• interact positively with resort personnel and provide prompt solutions to problems.

Desirable:

1. Any building trade license/certificate from the state of FLA.

2. 5 years apprenticeship in stationary Engineers program or 5 years experience as maintenance stationary Engineer.

3. Ability to communicate in a second language, preferably Spanish.

4. Computer literate.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Essential:

• Exert physical effort in transporting minimum 75 pounds.
• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas.
• Reach 12 inches.
• Remain in active for 8 /hours throughout work shift.
• Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, the Owners and co-workers to their understanding.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
• Anticipate guests’ and residents needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Resolve guest and residents complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program of all-building equipment and guestrooms, including the training of the Engineering staff on the management of such a program.
• Maintain inventory of all parts and supplies.
• Purchase all parts, supplies, tools and equipment related to Engineering, through direct contact with sales representatives.
• Ensure the proper operation, maintenance and repair of all:
• Heaters, pumps, valves and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water.
• Refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves as well as all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperatures.
• Air compressors along distribution lines and all valves and devices for air control.
• Natural and manufactured gas and distribution lines, including all valves and control devices.
• Water filters, softeners, piping and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution, including all sinks and toilet bowls, as well as supply lines and water lines.
• All types of motors or engines used to power pumps, compressors and fans.
• All types of locks, keys and locksmith related duties.
• All electrical work and repairs.
• Coordinate the maintenance repair and installation of carpentry work, and those duties related to carpentry.
• Develop, recommend and direct the operation, policies, procedures, plans and programs of the Engineering department.
• Conduct a 2 week formal training program on the required job functions with criterion expected and department orientation with new hires. Conduct on going training with existing staff.
• Administer legally required employment practices such as performance and aptitude reviews.
• Prepare and adjust weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecasts.
• Adjust work goals and schedules throughout the week to meet the business demands.
• Coordinate breaks for staff.
• Inspect grooming and attire of staff; rectify any deficiencies.
• Assign duties and work responsibilities to staff members.
• Authorize requests for vacation/sick leave, holidays for staff members, leaves of absences, schedule changes, overtime, salary increases/reductions, purchase requests and expenditures.
• Monitor staff performance in all phases of job functions ensuring that all procedures are carried out to departmental standards; rectify any deficiencies with respective personnel.
• Analyze accounting records and data for operating costs and data.
• Approve bills and invoices, statements, checks, budget data, employee transfers/promotions, training manuals/programs, work orders.
• Compare and resolve discrepancies between:

a) actual and budget figures

b) contracts, data and products with product standards

• Enforce safety regulations.
• Investigate accidents.
• Assist Engineering staff.
• Accept additional responsibilities as deemed Necessary by VP, GM and/or CEO

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Plan capital expenditures.

2. Conduct department meetings.

3. Attend designated meetings.

4. Interview Engineering applicants.

5. Follow up on projects and assignments given by the General Manager and/or CEO.

6. Network with other resort and residences Chiefs and Directors of Engineering. Attend association meetings and functions.