Director of Engineering

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Hire, train, supervise, schedule, discipline and plan the activities of maintenance department personnel.
• Complete, hold and follow up on employee performance reviews on a timely basis.
• Ensure that effective preventive maintenance schedules are followed.
• Plan and implement procedures, systems and controls to ensure an efficient maintenance department.
• Establish department operating budget for submission to management covering costs of heat, light and power and maintenance and repairs.
• Communicate maintenance information and problems to the GM and other Heads of Department on a daily basis.
• Prepare an annual, itemized, special project budget to management, including all changes and replacements of mechanical equipment required by all departments.
• Develop and update comprehensive departmental polices and manuals.
• Maintain all the firefighting equipment in first class order. Ensure that the fire crew has a complete understanding of all procedures, equipment and alarms.
• Establish good working relationships with contractors who will furnish reliable 24-hour emergency service.
• Compile a monthly consumption report on heat, light and power to include electricity, gas, steam and water.
• Ensure all personnel under the jurisdiction of the Director of Engineering are exposed to hotel internal and external training on an on-going basis.
• Ensure effective communication and good relations between the maintenance department and other departments in the hotel.
• Prepare and follow through on any projects as outlined by senior management.
• Ensure all public areas are patrolled daily and all lighting is in good order.
• Ensure all maintenance personnel is in uniform and well groomed.
• Ensure timely completion of all assigned responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain an energy conservation program allowing the hotel to meet its annual budget targets.
• Prepare requisitions for purchase and work orders and liaise efficiently with the Purchasing Manager on such matters.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of The Mark Hotel and encourage staff to do the same.
• Maintain a good working relationship with other employees, providing instruction and encouragement as needed.
• Ensure a clean, neat and organized work area.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings.
• Respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by hotel management and staff.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must know HVAC system design
• New York union experience strongly preferred
• Must be licensed in Standpipe/Sprinkler
• Hands-on job. 
• Previous experience in luxury properties preferred
• Outstanding presentation and customer service skills
• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
• Two (2) years college engineering or equivalent desirable.