Hotel Engineering Lead

Highgate; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the engineering department. In the absence of the Director, you will assume the administrative, financial and operating responsibilities related to engineering.

You will supervise engineering staff, develop and post schedules, manage the department budget, implement preventative maintenance, ensure safety and ADA compliance, participate in energy conservation, and coordinate with vendors and other hotel

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory or lead mechanic experience in a hotel or related field.
• License as stationary engineer if required by local code.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations, and general maintenance skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possesses physical stamina with ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

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 staffs 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.
• Follow up on all alarms immediately to determine the exact location and cause. Determine emergency status and report findings to Front Desk. Take immediate action as necessary.
• Assist as necessary with special projects and renovations.
• Support and participate in all Highgate Hotel programs.
• Lead and/or participate in Highgate Hotel Safety Committee.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Stationary engineer’s license (if required by local code)

Job description

Highgate Hotels is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the engineering department. In the absence of the Director, you will assume the administrative, financial and operating responsibilities related to engineering.

You will supervise engineering staff, develop and post schedules, manage the department budget, implement preventative maintenance, ensure safety and ADA compliance, participate in energy conservation, and coordinate with vendors and other hotel