HEI Hotels & Resorts · 1 day ago
Director of Engineering
Westin Beach Resort Fort Lauderdale - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expHEI Hotels & Resorts is a hospitality company known for its commitment to quality service and employee satisfaction. The Director of Engineering will supervise the implementation of property and equipment maintenance, manage engineering-related capital projects, and ensure compliance with safety and maintenance standards.
Responsibilities
A complete understanding of all building related systems – Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Life Safety, IT, etc
A complete understanding of all building related equipment – HVACandR, Kitchen, Laundry, Pool, etc
Follows company preventative maintenance procedures and guidelines for guestrooms, equipment, public space, grounds, landscaping, and building envelop, etc
Maintains engineering related check book accounting procedures to ensure department operates with-in budgeted guidelines while maintaining required stock of supplies and materials
Effectively interview, supervise, train, manage performance, assign tasks and follows-up with engineering staff to ensure maximum productivity
Maintains accurate records and filing system to support RandM Budget, PM Programs, Capital Budget, Capital Projects, Life Safety Systems and Inspections, etc
Maintains all Engineering Spaces in a safe, clean, organized, energy efficient manner
Tours hotel complex daily identifying items requiring engineering, housekeeping or other departmental actions
Considered the property expert on all Life Safety related items, trains all managers in these areas
Has a firm understanding of all Brands related issues and procedures
Has a firm understanding of all Brand related GSS, GSI, AYS, DTS problem tracking procedures and is working to correct them
Has a basic understanding of elementary accounting procedures
Has a basic understanding of PC operation and a working knowledge of Micro Soft Office Software programs and internet use
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations, seen as a strong leader through-out hotel
Remains current on related technology advances that would enhance operations
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis
Perform any other job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Vocational schooling, military training, certification and/or experience in building related trades required in 1 or more of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry
3+ years of hands-on experience at a comparable location. All HEI Chief Engineers are working Chief's
Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning
Skilled in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, dry walling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping
ADA related Physical Demand Section: Frequent walking, climbing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, smiling, writing, at times working in cramped noisy locations susceptible to extreme hot and cold temperatures with or without reasonable accommodation
Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals. Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate
Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc
Preferred
Hotel experience preferred
Benefits
Competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Vision insurance programs through EyeMed
Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs
Pet insurance through the ASPCA
Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability plans
401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds
'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs
Company
HEI Hotels & Resorts
Founded in 1985, HEI Hotels & Resorts is one of the nation’s leading privately held hotel investment and third-party management companies.
10001+ employees
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