Director Engineering- $175,000.00 to $185,000.00/Annually - Aimbridge Hospitality

Job Summary

The Director Engineering oversees the property's facilities maintenance function and is responsible for the operation, maintenance, service, and repair of equipment on site. Directs and supervises the Maintenance staff as requested by the General Manager. Directs a team responsible for the maintenance of buildings and grounds including renovations, expansions, and improvements.

Exempt managers must customarily and regularly direct the work of at least 3 full-time associates or their equivalents. Primary duties must consist of administrative, executive, or professional tasks more than 50 percent of the time and job duties must also involve the use of discretion and independent judgment more than 50 percent of the time.

Responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience including some prior management experience.
• Experience in a hotel or a related field required.
• Licensed in a trade preferred (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.).
• Must have a valid driver's license for the applicable state.
• Must have an acceptable MVR (Motor Vehicle Driving Record) property specific.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from disparate sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions.
• Must be able to work unsupervised.
• Has extensive experience with the concepts and principles of one or more related fields or departments.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and implements policies and procedures for receiving and prioritizing requests for maintenance.
• Develops schedules for preventative maintenance and ensures that facilities are inspected regularly to identify current and potential maintenance needs, utilizing the Hyatt and Aimbridge system to track progress.
• Ensures repairs comply with internal policies and external regulations. Maintains records and documentation related to repairs made.
• Leads and directs the work of other associates and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination.
• Identifies building challenges and resolves them accordingly. Reports and follows up on ownership requirements.
• Contributes to strategic planning direction and goal setting for the department or function in collaboration with senior management.
• Establishes departmental policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization.
• Leads departmental training & initiatives for AIMSAFE; active role on hotel’s AIMSAFE committee.
• Maintains inventory of supplies.
• Approaches all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
• Maintains regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards.