Hotel Engineering Lead

Hire The Keys; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the engineering department at the historic Old Town property in Key West. You will assume administrative, financial and operating responsibilities in the absence of the Director to keep the hotel, equipment and facilities in peak condition.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong HVAC, electrical, plumbing and boiler skills, and a commitment to safety, guest service and energy conservation.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of supervisory or lead mechanic experience in a hotel or related field; or a technical certificate with at least 1 year of supervisory or lead mechanic experience.
• Stationary engineer's license if required by local code.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in a safe and acceptable state of repair.
• Ensure the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws.
• Supervise and train all Engineering staff in Customer Service, Empowerment, Standard Operating Procedures and Loss Prevention.
• Create and post all Engineering staff schedules.
• Create and adhere to annual budget for department.
• Assist in developing financial forecasts and actively participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings.
• Create and implement preventative maintenance program for all hotel equipment.
• Ensure all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per Highgate Hotel standards.
• Actively participate in energy conservation programs.
• Review all guest and meeting planner comment cards to ensure problems are identified and corrected in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Assist with the administration of all vendor contracts controlled by the engineering department.
• Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner.

Skills

Supervisory experience

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Boiler operations

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Highgate Hotels is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the engineering department at the historic Old Town property in Key West. You will assume administrative, financial and operating responsibilities in the absence of the Director to keep the hotel, equipment and facilities in peak condition.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong HVAC, electrical, plumbing and boiler skills, and a commitment to safety, guest service and energy conservation.