Engineering Manager

Overview

Kahler Hospitality Group is looking for an Engineering Manager to oversee the facility and the Engineering Staff. Kahler Hospitality Group offers competitive wages and benefits.

Responsibilities

The Engineering manager is responsible for managing day to day engineering/maintenance operations, including maintaining the guestrooms, and public space with particular attention according to the brand compliance. He/she is also responsible for maintaining regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of progressive management experience in the hotel industry (preferred).
• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing and electrical, required.
• Knowledge of hotel fire standards and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment to resolve personnel and production concerns that arise, with minimal supervision.
• Possess outstanding guest services skills and leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day operations of Engineering.
• Maintains and operates equipment at optimum effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.
• Assists in effectively planning, scheduling, and evaluating preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensures compliance with all Engineering departmental policies, standards, and procedures.
• Manages department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Orders and maintains engineering supplies.
• Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required.
• Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets, product labeling, proper storing, and handling of materials.
• Follows Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
• Actively participates in daily briefings and meetings.
• Actively participate in training and continuing education of Engineering staff.
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring Associates; conduct performance appraisals, coach and counsel, progressive corrective action, motivate, develop, and train.
• Ensure Associates receive on-going training to understand their job tasks and guest expectations.
• Ensures on-going communication occurs in all areas of responsibility to create awareness of business objectives, awareness of expectations and recognition of exemplary performance.
• Provides feedback to associates based on observation of service behaviors.
• Supervises associate's ability to execute departmental and property emergency procedures.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as required by management.
• Communicates and works closely with the Area Director of Engineering.

Qualifications

DESIRED COMPETENCIES, WORK SKILLS, AND KNOWDLEGE REQUIRED

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies. Other competencies not listed may be required for specific positions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in the English language. Second language is a plus.
• Must be a team player.
• Able to work flexible schedules including holidays and weekends (as needed) and able to perform multiple tasks.
• Experience using software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Able to work with and understand financial information and data (preferred), and basic arithmetic functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in engineering and maintenance or related professional area; experience in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.OR2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major; 2 years experience in leading engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/ electrical/plumbing.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• Previous facilities maintenance experience preferred
• Trade school preferred or related job experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

During the course of performing the physical demands of this position, associates are expected to observe and adhere to safety and security procedures, promoting a safe work environment.

Physical Demands: 

Description:

Frequency:

Comments:

  Lifting

 Frequently

 5-50 lbs.

  Bending

 Frequently

 0

  Twisting

 Frequently

 0

  Push/Pull

 Frequently

 5-50 lbs.

  Sitting

 Occasionally

 0

  Standing

 Frequently

 0

  Walking

 Frequently

 0

  Other

  Frequently

 0

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment that can vary from guest’s rooms to kitchen environment, etc.
• Noise can be moderate to high at times.
• Must be physically fit in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and push carts weighing 100 pounds or more.
• Requires standing/walking/reaching and bending throughout shift.
• Physical work environment