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 General Manager. Directs a team responsible for the maintenance of buildings and grounds, including renovations, expansions, and improvements. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

1. Develops and implements policies and procedures for receiving and prioritizing requests for maintenance.
2. Develops schedules for preventative maintenance and ensures that facilities are inspected regularly to identify current and potential maintenance needs, using and implementing Hyatt and Aimbridge system to track progress.
3. Ensures repairs comply with internal policies and external regulations. Maintains records and documentation related to repairs made.
4. Leads and directs the work of other associates and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination.
5. Identifies building challenges and resolves them accordingly. Reports and follows up on ownership requirements.
6. Contributes to strategic planning direction and goal setting for the department or function in collaboration with senior management.
7. Establishes departmental policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization.
8. Leads departmental training & initiatives for AIMSAFE, and takes an active role on the hotel’s AIMSAFE committee.
9. Maintains inventory of supplies.
10. Approaches all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
11. Maintains regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
12. Maintains high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards).
13. Complies at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
14. Schedules needed inspections for the property and works with vendors accordingly.
15. Uses proper two-way radio etiquette at all times when communicating with other employees.
16. Performs any other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

1. Typically requires a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience, including some prior management experience.
2. Experience in a hotel or a related field required.
3. Licensed in a trade preferred (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.).
4. Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state.
5. Must have an acceptable MVR (Motor Vehicle Driving Record) property specific.
6. Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
7. Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
8. Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
9. Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
10. 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.
11. Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the issues raised by co-workers and guests.
12. Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
13. Must be able to work unsupervised.
14. Has extensive experience with the concepts and principles of one or more related fields or departments.