Hotel Engineering & Maintenance Lead

Highgate; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking an Engineering professional to oversee day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department, stepping in for leadership when the Director is unavailable. You will manage plans to maintain property and assets in good repair, and ensure compliance with safety, ADA, and energy standards across the property.

You will supervise engineers, train staff in SOPs and loss prevention, review guest feedback, handle vendor contracts, and contribute to budgets and forecasts while

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; experience in hotel or related field preferred.
• At least three years progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Trade school or college coursework in related field preferred.
• Must have previous supervisory skills and strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets, in a safe and acceptable state of repair.
• Ensure hotel compliance with local, state and federal laws.
• Inspect, test and certify emergency and life safety equipment and systems as required.
• Supervise engineers and ensure proper training in customer service, SOPs and loss prevention.
• Participate in energy conservation programs per Highgate standards.
• Review guest and meeting planner feedback to identify and correct issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Assist with vendor contracts and budget controls for the Engineering Department.
• Assist in developing financial forecasts and participate in monthly profit/loss reviews.
• Assist in scheduling preventive maintenance tasks and in renovations.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school/College coursework

Job description

Highgate Hotels is seeking an Engineering professional to oversee day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department, stepping in for leadership when the Director is unavailable. You will manage plans to maintain property and assets in good repair, and ensure compliance with safety, ADA, and energy standards across the property.

You will supervise engineers, train staff in SOPs and loss prevention, review guest feedback, handle vendor contracts, and contribute to budgets and forecasts while