Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $70,000.00 - $80,000.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Paid holidays
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a prominent hotel that places a high emphasis on operational excellence, safety, and guest satisfaction. As a key player in the hospitality industry, the hotel is committed to maintaining a first-class environment that ensures guests experience comfort, safety, and superior service during their stay. With a focus on quality, the hotel actively seeks professionals who can uphold and contribute to the upkeep and improvement of its physical plant, ensuring that every aspect of the hotel's infrastructure functions optimally. The hotel environment is dynamic, customer-focused, and driven by a team-oriented approach where each department plays a vital role in delivering exceptional guest experiences.
The role being offered is that of an Engineering Department Manager, a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing all operational standards related to the hotel's engineering and maintenance functions. This full-time role comes with a competitive salary range between $70,000 and $80,000 and requires a hands-on approach to managing and maintaining the hotel’s structure, systems, and equipment. The Engineering Manager will conduct regular walk-throughs to assess the condition of the building, ensuring that maintenance operations are carried out safely and efficiently. They will establish and maintain the Preventive Maintenance Program for both guest rooms and public areas while keeping precise and updated maintenance records.
In addition to technical responsibilities, this role demands active collaboration with the hotel management team and the General Manager to align engineering operations with overall business goals. The Engineering Manager will also be tasked with hiring, training, supervising, and coaching associates, including other managers, fostering a team-oriented and performance-driven culture. Maintaining the hotel's curb appeal through proper grounds upkeep is another vital responsibility, highlighting the department’s role in enhancing the hotel's first impression.
Safety is paramount in this position, with the Engineering Manager implementing emergency procedures such as evacuations and first aid, removing potential safety hazards, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and the hotel’s safety policies. The role also covers inventory management, requiring the establishment of efficient systems for inventory control, purchasing, and maintaining an adequate stock of parts, tools, and materials. Maintaining current building permits and liaising with third-party vendors is also essential to ensure seamless operation and compliance.
Physical requirements for the role include the ability to work primarily in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting, typing, and computer use, as well as standing and walking during maintenance assessments. The role demands fine motor skills for operating office equipment and effective communication abilities, both verbally and written. Flexibility in working varying schedules and travel may be required to meet the business needs of the property.
This position requires prior hotel engineering experience, including proficiency in HVAC, electrical work, plumbing, commercial kitchen maintenance, and general building construction. Candidates should have vocational training, an associate's degree, certifications, or apprenticeships in relevant fields and hold state certifications where applicable. Strong business communication, presentation skills, and computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite, are mandatory. The role demands a proactive work ethic, the ability to handle multiple priorities in high-pressure environments, and the capability to maintain confidentiality for both staff and guests.
Overall, the Engineering Department Manager role is a vital leadership position that ensures the hotel’s infrastructure supports high-quality guest experiences while maintaining operational efficiency, safety, and compliance. This opportunity offers a rewarding career path for professionals passionate about building maintenance, team leadership, and enhancing hospitality operations.
The role being offered is that of an Engineering Department Manager, a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing all operational standards related to the hotel's engineering and maintenance functions. This full-time role comes with a competitive salary range between $70,000 and $80,000 and requires a hands-on approach to managing and maintaining the hotel’s structure, systems, and equipment. The Engineering Manager will conduct regular walk-throughs to assess the condition of the building, ensuring that maintenance operations are carried out safely and efficiently. They will establish and maintain the Preventive Maintenance Program for both guest rooms and public areas while keeping precise and updated maintenance records.
In addition to technical responsibilities, this role demands active collaboration with the hotel management team and the General Manager to align engineering operations with overall business goals. The Engineering Manager will also be tasked with hiring, training, supervising, and coaching associates, including other managers, fostering a team-oriented and performance-driven culture. Maintaining the hotel's curb appeal through proper grounds upkeep is another vital responsibility, highlighting the department’s role in enhancing the hotel's first impression.
Safety is paramount in this position, with the Engineering Manager implementing emergency procedures such as evacuations and first aid, removing potential safety hazards, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and the hotel’s safety policies. The role also covers inventory management, requiring the establishment of efficient systems for inventory control, purchasing, and maintaining an adequate stock of parts, tools, and materials. Maintaining current building permits and liaising with third-party vendors is also essential to ensure seamless operation and compliance.
Physical requirements for the role include the ability to work primarily in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting, typing, and computer use, as well as standing and walking during maintenance assessments. The role demands fine motor skills for operating office equipment and effective communication abilities, both verbally and written. Flexibility in working varying schedules and travel may be required to meet the business needs of the property.
This position requires prior hotel engineering experience, including proficiency in HVAC, electrical work, plumbing, commercial kitchen maintenance, and general building construction. Candidates should have vocational training, an associate's degree, certifications, or apprenticeships in relevant fields and hold state certifications where applicable. Strong business communication, presentation skills, and computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite, are mandatory. The role demands a proactive work ethic, the ability to handle multiple priorities in high-pressure environments, and the capability to maintain confidentiality for both staff and guests.
Overall, the Engineering Department Manager role is a vital leadership position that ensures the hotel’s infrastructure supports high-quality guest experiences while maintaining operational efficiency, safety, and compliance. This opportunity offers a rewarding career path for professionals passionate about building maintenance, team leadership, and enhancing hospitality operations.
Job Requirements
- Ability to work in a standard office environment
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer (6-8 hours a day)
- Occasional standing and walking throughout the workday
- Frequent fine motor skills, use of hands and fingers for keyboarding/typing, utilizing a mouse or trackpad, writing, and operating office equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, or carry items
- Ability to lift and/or move 10-25 pounds as needed (e.g., files, office supplies)
- Visual ability to read from a computer screen and printed materials including close visual focus for extended periods and color differentiation
- Ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings, use phone and/or headset
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role
- Sit, stand and walk for varying lengths of time
- Lift approximately fifty (50) pounds
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability and visual ability
- Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, multi-line tone tone phone, filing cabinets, photocopiers and other office equipment as needed
Job Qualifications
- Previous hotel engineering experience including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen and general building construction
- Vocational training, associate's degree, certification and/or apprenticeship in one or more areas
- State certification or licensure where required
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, diagrams and blue prints
- Strong business communication skills verbal and written
- Strong presentation skills and ability to train hourly staff members
- High work ethic and self-initiative
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite
- Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to converse calmly with upset associates, superiors and guests in intense emotional situations
- Ability to participate in and lead departmental and/or hotel team meetings
- Understanding and adherence to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documents and hotel safety procedures
Job Duties
- Meet all operational standards related to the Engineering Department
- Conduct walk-throughs and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the hotel structure, systems and equipment
- Establish and maintain Rooms and Public Area Preventive Maintenance Program and consistently keep updated records
- Act in concert with hotel management team and property General Manager
- Hire, train, supervise, coach and counsel associates, including managers
- Ensure grounds are maintained to create superior curb appeal
- Implement hotel’s safety and emergency policies and procedures including removing all safety hazards, following company’s OSHA Hazcom program and safe lifting techniques
- Provide adequate inventory of parts, supplies, tools and materials for the department
- Establish and maintain an efficient inventory and purchasing system
- Maintain current permits and licenses for building and physical plant
- Work and coordinate all activities, as needed, with 3rd party vendors, particularly those needed for physical plant and maintenance functions
- Perform other duties as assigned, including those needed to participate in overall leadership of the hotel
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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