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Crescent Hotels and Resorts Asst. Director of Engineering in Orlando, Florida
Description
Primary function is to provide a working supervisor for the Engineering Department. Supervise the implementation of all property and equipment preventative maintenance and repairs, monitor life safety systems and utilities and corporate/franchise standards and local, state and national codes and regulations to protect assets, guests and employees
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Know all emergency procedures (fire, severe weather, bomb threats, guest accident/illness, etc).
Interview, hire, performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
Maintain a high standard of job performance for all hourly department employees
Maintain high department productivity
Implement and schedule property and equipment preventive maintenance programs in compliance with corporate/franchise standards and local, state and national codes and regulation.
Prioritize service requests; schedule vendors/contractors and monitor the service performed to ensure customer satisfaction, safety and convenience.
Test and examine the document, the life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times.
Monitor utility and document consumption to determine the effectiveness of current systems.
Review purchase requests and monitor expenses budget to ensure goals are met/exceeded.
Assist in the administration of the department by preparing and maintaining schedules, logs, records and other documentations to ensure a smooth operation and minimize liabilities.
Have the knowledge and skills to be able to efficiently and accurately repair HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, machinery, boiler, etc with a minimum need to call outside contractors.
GENERAL DUTIES
Know your work schedule and follow it with reliability
Work in a cooperative and friendly manner with fellow employees
Maintain professional attire and personal hygiene
Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area
Perform your job according to standard operating procedures
Read, understand and follow all policies, procedures and practices as stated in the Employee Handbook
Implement management company and hotel’s safety and emergency policies and procedures (i.e. evacuation, first aid, etc) to include all safety hazards, following company’s OSHA Hazcom program and safe lifting techniques.
Utilize protective equipment, when applicable
Promptly resolve substandard (unsafe) conditions to supervisor
Promptly fill out an incident report for accidents, injuries, property damage or loss to supervisor
Keep accurate communication flowing freely among all hotel departments
Inform management promptly of any work-related problems or guest complaints
Practice “CARE hospitality” and provide guest satisfaction
Promote the hotel through goodwill, courtesy and a positive attitude
Attend all scheduled training classes and meetings
Train and supervise other employees as directed by SOP
Continue to learn and grow in your position
Perform any reasonable request as assigned or directed by management
Provide for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules
Arrange for reasonable accommodations for person(s) with disabilities
Assist person(s) with a disability
Comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances as they apply to the hotel, guests, and employees
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assume control of the Engineering Department in the absence of the Director of Engineering
Provide effective training and assistance to all hourly department employees
Work with outside contractors
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
Efficiently operate small hand tools such as drills, grinders, saws, etc.
Safely climb ladders and stairs
Efficiently and safely operate light machinery such as key cutter, drill press, radial arm saw, etc.
Understand and efficiently operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration and boiler systems
Stand and or walk for long periods of time
Efficiently handle test equipment, hand tools, keys, etc.
Lift and carry heavy objects such as boxes, televisions, ladders, etc.
Learn new tasks
Train other department members
Read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings and technical parts breakdown
Efficiently operate all building systems
Must have a valid driver license
Must be flexible enough to work any shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of 4 year degree from an accredited university in Engineering or related major or 4 years experience as a Chief Engineer or a combination of both experience and education
Flexible schedule require.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)