The Wilde Resort & Spa - Director Of Engineering

Director Of Engineering

The Director of Engineering plays a key role in overseeing, coordinating, and assisting the activities of the Maintenance team. Ensures repair, maintenance and engineering activities, and the preventative maintenance program are completed as directed, and supports or monitors capital repair and renovation projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Effectively and professionally communicates with co-workers and supervisor.
• Follows Company policies and procedures.
• Ensures all fire and safety inspections are completed and any discrepancies are corrected.
• Responsible for the safety of the department and building.
• Administers the preventative maintenance program as required, properly completing work orders on time.
• Completes training regarding safety, security, department procedures and service guidelines; conducts training of co-workers and subordinates as required.
• Provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress.
• Meets with vendors and suppliers to discuss scope of, and products and materials used in, repair activities.
• Obtains pricing and bids or develops cost estimates as directed.
• Supervises and assists Engineering team in maintaining and repairing fire and life safety systems, room equipment, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, kitchen appliances, refrigeration equipment, pool equipment, lighting, laundry equipment and other systems/equipment as directed.
• Manages or assists in hiring, firing, training, assists with career development and performance evaluations for Maintenance team.
• Performs skilled repair and maintenance operations using power tools, hand tools, welding equipment, etc.
• Monitors tool inventories.
• Monitors supplies, places orders with approved vendors as needed.
• Maintains working spaces in safe and clean condition.
• Responsible for Manager on Duty Shifts.

Note: Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience - High School Diploma or GED equivalent, and two years of college or vocational training in electrical or mechanical engineering or plumbing plus six years work experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations or engineering services for a hotel or hotels.
• Certification and/or License Requirement - Professional certification and licensure if required by law; Pool Certification; Alcohol Awareness training; CPR/First Aide Certification.

Skills:

• Technical crafts (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.). Specialization in these trades is required. An ability to advance knowledge in these areas is essential.
• Customer service.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to monitor contractor activity.

Working Conditions:

• Will be required to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Will be required to work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical/Cognitive Activities:

This description of physical and mental activities is not intended to describe essential job functions. Rather, its purpose is to give the job applicant a feel for the physical and mental activities of the job to the end that an applicant with a disability can determine whether he or she will be able to do this job either with or without accommodations. The major responsibility in this position is supervising staff members and directing them to accomplish the maintenance and engineering functions of the hotel. This person must understand the practices, techniques and technologies required in the work they are performing or monitoring. A significant portion of time will be spent moving about the hotel and frequent lifting of up to 75 pounds and carrying of up to 25 pounds may be required. Reading and writing abilities are utilized in order to document or record all tasks delegated and completed, to order supplies or to read and understand equipment manuals and plans. Reasoning abilities are always utilized. Basic mathematical abilities are utilized a significant portion of the time. This person will need to be able to react quickly in emergency situations and make decisions that may involve the safety of others or a significant amount of money.