Chief Enginner - JetBlue Lodge
Orlando, FL 32827
About the Job
• to provide four-star lodging and service to these various JetBlue constituents, and serve as an extension of the training and culture that JetBlue aims to deliver within its Training Center. Serving as the “Living Room” for what will become the broader JetBlue Training Campus, the lodge will be a place for its guests to congregate, communicate, expound upon the day’s training lessons and programs, and socialize. All the while, the structure, style, service and culture will be that of JetBlue – creating consistent style, culture and messaging for guests throughout the broader JetBlue campus.Overview:
We are looking for a someone with a strong background in hotel/resort maintenance, has a passion for providing customer service, is highly motivated, and detail oriented to join our team as a The Chief Engineer. This individual provides oversight of the maintenance department and is responsible for ensuring the working order of all mechanical equipment as well as repair and maintenance of the property. The primary focus is on engineering operations, including maintenance, repair of hotel property, outside grounds, hotel equipment, preventative maintenance, and asset protection. This person will identify needs, organize staff and contractors, and oversee the completion of the maintenance needs. You will be working closely with different members of our team, so you will need to be quick on your feet and have an engaging attitude.
If you have experience in leading a Maintenance program and team, enjoy making meaningful connections, figuring out what it takes and stepping it up to win the day is what you do, and you love it, we want you! This is a tremendous opportunity for a driven person to grow and learn at a world-class property!
Your role:
- Responds to guest’s maintenance requests and questions and resolves their need efficiently.
- Responsible for the hiring of new employees and recommends promotions in Property Operations.
- Responsible for training, motivating and supporting subordinate staff to ensure quality service.
- Counsels, coaches, disciplines, and documents performance of staff.
- Recognizes and rewards superior performance.
- Directs and supervises the staff in Property Operations.
- Sets work schedules for staff according to skill and workload level.
- Organizes and participates in meetings and maintains records and data pertaining to Property Operations.
- Participates in the development and monitoring of budget analysis and capital plans.
- Develops and monitors engineering supplies, parts, inventories, and administers the purchase order system.
- Coordinates with outside contractors.
- Responsible for correct use of office equipment, EMS systems and Life Safety Systems, (training will be provided).