Director of Engineering

This position will play a key role in overseeing, coordinating and assisting the activities of the maintenance staff. Ensures repair, maintenance and engineering activities and the preventative maintenance program are completed as directed and supports or monitors capital repair and renovation projects.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Effectively and professionally communicates with co-workers and supervisor.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Ensures all fire and safety inspections are completed and any discrepancies are corrected.
• Responsible for the safety of the department and building.
• Administers the preventative maintenance program as required, properly completing work orders on time.
• Completes training regarding safety, security, department procedures and service guidelines. Conducts training of co-workers and subordinates as required.
• Provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress.
• Meets with vendors and suppliers to discuss scope of, and products and materials used in, repair activities.
• Obtains pricing and bids, or develops cost estimates as directed.
• Supervises and assists engineering staff in maintaining and repairing fire and life safety systems, room equipment, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, kitchen appliances, refrigeration equipment, pool equipment, lighting, laundry equipment and other systems / equipment as directed.
• Manages or assists in hiring, firing, training, assisting with career development and performance evaluations for maintenance staff.
• Performs skilled repair and maintenance operations using power tools, hand tools, welding equipment, etc.
• Monitors tool inventories.
• Monitors supplies, places orders with approved vendors as needed.
• Maintains working spaces in safe and clean condition.
• Responsible for Manager on Duty Shifts.

Note : Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Qualifications :

Education / Experience : High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Two years of college or vocational training in electrical or mechanical engineering or plumbing plus six years work experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations or engineering services for a hotel or hotels.

Certification and / or License Requirement : Professional certification and licensure if required by law. Pool Certification. Alcohol Awareness training. CPR / First Aide Certification.

Skills :

Working Conditions :

Physical / Cognitive Activities :

This description of physical and mental activities is not intended to describe essential job functions. Rather, its purpose is to give the job applicant a feel for the physical and mental activities of the job to the end that an applicant with a disability can determine whether he or she will be able to do this job either with or without accommodations.

The major responsibility in this position is supervising staff members and directing them to accomplish the maintenance and engineering functions of the hotel. This person must understand the practices, techniques and technologies required in the work they are performing or monitoring.

A significant portion of time will be spent moving about the hotel and frequent lifting of up to 75 pounds and carrying of up to 25 pounds may be required.

Reading and writing abilities are utilized in order to document or record all tasks delegated and completed, to order supplies or to read and understand equipment manuals and plans.

Reasoning abilities are always utilized.

Basic mathematical abilities are utilized a significant portion of the time.

This person will need to be able to react quickly in emergency situations and make decisions that may involve the safety of others or a great amount of money.

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How to apply :

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Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

About Lodging Dynamics :

Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group is a national hospitality management company serving the hospitality industry for over 30 years! Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group operates hotels across many states and among several brands, including Marriott and Hilton. Our work centers around our mission, "Make Money and Do Good." This mission focuses on elevating human dignity by providing exceptional services and opportunities to our employees, guests, and investors.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Hospitality

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