LEGOLAND CA Hotels Assistant Chief Engineer - LEGOLAND Parks
Carlsbad, CA 92008
About the Job
Job Purpose
Responsible for two resort buildings, utilities, engineering (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, sound) and trades (carpentry, masonry, painting, signage, craftspersons). Responsibility extends to the safety of guests and employees, which includes all aspects of code requirements for City of Carlsbad, San Diego County and loss prevention guidelines. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, county and city regulations including Building and Health Department, EPA, RWQCB, APCD, SWPPP and others. Works with Chief Engineer to manage, coordinates and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within areas of assigned responsibility. Manages and coordinates activities of workers (in house and contracted) engaged in repair, maintenance of equipment and in the maintenance of buildings and utility systems of the hotel, and coordinates activities of service contractors. Supports Chief Engineer in managing and coordinating capital projects by planning projects, interviewing and selecting contractors to perform work within the property boundaries and ensures project budgets are maintained. Overall responsibility includes assisting in developing and maintaining a preventive maintenance program to ensure rooms are available and meet high standards and optimal room availability.
Essential Job Functions
1. Assists the Chief Engineer regarding hotel maintenance, schedule, and budgeting for facilities, overall buildings and adjacencies (i.e.: recreation features, pools, spa, playground area, patios, etc.).
2. Manages and supervises all activities of (12+) employees.
3. Interviews, selects, trains, coaches and provides on-going supervision and direction for department employees.
4. Provides support and works with Chief Engineer to complete and deliver employee performance evaluations, ensures consistent interpretation of the company policy and implements corrective actions and discipline as needed. Has the authority to coach, counsel, discipline, suspend, and terminate employees, creates schedules and approves time off requests.
5. Confers with management and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
6. Maintains a high level of professional appearance, demeanor, ethics and image of self and subordinates.
7. Follows established maintenance program, including emergency repairs as required to keep down time to an acceptable minimum in all areas of attractions and facilities.
8. Ensures internal compliance with maintenance, safety and security procedures by following established Global Merlin standards, NFPA, APCD, San Diego County.
9. Ensures that all employees follow the LEGO-established employee policies at all times.
10. Keep tools, machines, and all other company equipment in clean and good working order.
11. Responsible for work order tracking and prioritizing to ensure timely completion of all work orders.
12. Keep safety as #1 priority.
13. Assists the Chief Hotel Engineer in preparing yearly budgets and constantly monitors budget for maximum efficiency and cost savings without jeopardizing safety of guests and model citizens.
14. Assists the Chief Hotel Engineer in establishing long and short-range maintenance goals.
15. Assists in designing and expanding a comprehensive training system geared to meet Merlin maintenance requirements.
16. Reviews work orders to determine work priorities. Schedule repairs, maintenance and upkeep of facilities to ensure continuous operations availability across facilities including but not limited to hotel rooms, restaurants, pool and resort facilities, laundry, and other ancillary facilities.
17. Inspects facility and operating machines and equipment in maintenance purview for compliance with operational standards.
18. Purchases tools, equipment and supplies required for operations.
19. Manages training and indoctrination of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with Company policies and procedures, including disciplinary and documented praise of all employees.
20. Keep informed of modern management techniques and technical methods by attending supplemental relevant courses, seminars, conventions, etc.
21. Keep abreast of governmental, state and local regulations, including OSHA, and San Diego County codes.
22. Creates and maintains teamwork within the maintenance department and all other departments.
23. Performs inspections to review methods, techniques and procedures and ensuring that employee qualifications are current and complete.
24. Evaluates procedures, methods and maintenance team productivity.
25. Maintains inventories of repair materials.
26. Schedules and supervises subordinates, contractors and vendors.
Other Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned
Health & Safety
Team Members are responsible for ensuring all Health, Safety & Security measures are in line with the Group Policy (HS001). They must ensure that they follow all Company measure to ensure their own safety and the safety of others. This includes ensuring risk assessments are signed off, safe working procedures are in place and being followed for all work activities. Where incidents do occur, they must ensure that they are reported to their line manager and must cooperate with any investigation as appropriate
Qualifications & Experience:Experience
Requires a minimum of five (5) years maintenance/construction/facility management experience, with a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience. Experience to include HVAC, electrical, mechanical, culinary equipment, plumbing, carpentry and preventive maintenance is required. Ability to read blueprints pertaining to buildings and understanding of construction means and methods. Demonstrated ability to react under pressure and in emergency situations in a calm, rational manner. A thorough understanding of utilities, mechanical and electrical maintenance requirements of all facilities and equipment, including pool equipment function and water pumps is required. Requires the ability to delegate responsibilities clearly, concisely and maintain an open-door policy. Extensive knowledge of preventive maintenance systems is required in a facility comparable in size and area. Requires the ability to walk into a situation, inspect and check work performed by others, and decide the facility is safe to reopen, keeping safety in mind as the top priority. Ability to read and evaluate reports, correspondence and use basic math is required. The ability to maintain a friendly, polite, customer service-oriented demeanor is required. Requires the ability to effectively follow and give directions, and effective decision-making skills. Requires considerable knowledge of different tools and equipment used to repair and maintain operational and other mechanical equipment. Knowledge of environmental issues, including CFC and Haz Mat regulations and generator requirements and maintenance is required. Computer literacy is required. Experience with various software related to facility management including but not limited to building management systems, finance software.
Education:
A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent education and experience) is preferred.
Other professional accreditation will be considered.
Work Environment
- Various areas inside and outside of the Attractions
- Using heavy machinery tools
- Temperatures ranging from hot to cold
Working Pattern:
- This position requires flexibility. Work hours require early mornings. Occasional late afternoons, and evenings
- Will require weekends and holidays.
Physical Description:
Ability to sit for sustained periods of time to attend on-site and off-site meetings, perform paperwork activities, travel and drive.
Intermittent and prolonged standing, walking, climbing to move about the hotel sites, and interact with employees.
Finger dexterity sufficient to complete paperwork activities and to use a computer.
Visual acuity sufficient to read written materials, to complete paperwork activities, and to drive.
Hearing sufficient to communicate with individuals in person and by telephone.
Physical Requirements | |
A. Sitting: 2. Occasionally (1-33%) 3. Frequently (34-66%) 4. Constantly (67-100%) | J. Wrist Deviation (Side to Side): 1. None (0%) 2. Occasionally (1-33%) 3. Frequently (34-66%) 4. Constantly (67-100%) |
B. Standing: 1. None (0%) 2. Occasionally (1-33%) 3. Frequently (34-66%) 4. Constantly (67-100%) | K. Hand/Wrist Repetitions (Up and Down): 1. None (0%) 2. Occasionally (1-33%) 3. Frequently (34-66%) 4. Constantly (67-100%) |
C. Walking 1. None (0%) 2. Occasionally (1-33%) 3. Frequently (34-66%) 4. Constantly (67-100%) | L. Reaching: 1. None (0%) 2. Occasionally (1-33%) 3. Frequently (34-66%) 4. Constantly (67-100%) |
D. Lifts and Carries: Frequency: 1. Up to 10 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant 2. 11 to 24 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant 3. 25 to 34 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant 4. 35 to 50 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant 5. 51 to 74 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant 6. 75 to 100 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant 7. Over 100 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant | |
E. Lifts Overhead: Frequency: 1. Up to 10 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant 2. 11 to 24 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant 3. 25 to 34 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant 4. 35 to 50 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant 5. 51 to 74 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant 6. 75 to 100 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant 7. Over 100 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant | |
F. Twisting: 1. None (0%) 2. Occasionally (1-33%) 3. Frequently (34-66%) 4. Constantly (67-100%) | M. Grasping: 1. Simple: < 50 pounds 2. Firm: > 50 pounds
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G. Bending: 1. None (0%) 2. Occasionally (1-33%) 3. Frequently (34-66%) 4. Constantly (67-100%) | N. Manual Dexterity/Strength: 1. Gross motor, light-moderate strength 2. Gross motor, moderate - heavy strength 3. Fine motor, light-moderate strength 4. Fine motor, moderate - heavy strength |
H. Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling/ Climbing: 1. None (0%) 2. Occasionally (1-33%) 3. Frequently (34-66%) 4. Constantly (67-100%) | O. Pushing: 1. None (0%) 2. Occasionally (1-33%) 60+_ lbs 3. Frequently (34-66%) ___30+__lbs 4. Constantly (67-100%) _10+___lbs |
I. Pulling: 1. None (0%) 2. Occasionally (1-33%) _60+___ lbs 3. Frequently (34-66%) __30+___ lbs 4. Constantly (67-100%) __10+__ lbs |
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Visual Requirements |
Hearing |
P. Visual Requirements: 1. Close eye work (small figures) 2. Color discrimination - Minimal color discrimination - Normal color discrimination 3. Other: Depth perception, distance vision, ability to focus.
| Q. Hearing Requirements: 1. Special requirements Able to consistently fulfill communication needs. (alarms, phone ringing, conversation, clear acuity within 100 feet)
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Working Conditions | |
R. Temperature: 1. < 15 degrees Fahrenheit 2. Between 16 and 95 degrees 3. > 95 degrees | U. Driving: 1. None (0%) 2. Occasional (1-33%) 3. Frequent (34-66%) 4. Constant (67-100%) |
S. Crawl Space/Cramped Position: 1. Exposed < 1 hour per day 2. Exposed 1-3 hours per day 3. Exposed 3-7 hours per day 4. Exposed > 7 hours per day | V. Noise (loud/repetitive, < 85 decibels per OSHA Standard): 1. None (0%) 2. Occasional (1-33%) 3. Frequent (34-66%) 4. Constant (67-100%) |
T. Personal Protective Equipment (e.g. respiratory mask, etc.) 1. None (0%) 2. Occasional (1-33%) 3. Frequent (34-66%) 4. Constant (67-100%) |
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Other | |
W. Specify any other requirements or restrictions that should be considered . 1. Heights up to 70 feet 2. Ladders up to 30 feet 3. Confined space frequent 4. water environment
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