Director of Engineering

Responsible for the maintenance of all building facilities, all equipment, all guest rooms,  corridors, public spaces and back-of-house areas throughout the buildingResponsible for the Fire & Life Safety Program for the buildingResponsible for the Security Program for the buildingEstablish Energy Conservation ProgramResponsible for the preventive maintenance program for all principal machinery servicing the building - negotiate service agreements for heavy equipment (chillers, elevators, pumps etc.) as requiredResponsible for the preventive maintenance program for guest rooms and public areas.Interacts directly with guests on maintenance issues when requiredAttend Department Head Meetings conducted by the Hotel ManagerResponsible for the training of all staff in Fire and Life Safety proceduresEnsures all local regulations are adhered to as far as Fire & Life Safety issues are concerned; i.e., certifications, inspections, etc.Responsible for all outside vendors representatives and mechanics while attending the building's equipment or servicesEstablish budget for Maintenance Department and monitors performance against budgetRecruits qualified staff for the Maintenance Department - maintains agreed manning levels in conjunction with the Hotel ManagerFor all maintenance staff - set work schedules, assign tasks, provide appropriate training, monitor performances, discipline, provide payroll information, etc.Source appropriate vendors, negotiate best rates, place Purchase Orders and authorize payment for all maintenance purchasesMonitor local utility-market and make recommendations for contracts, suppliers, etc.Monitor monthly utility invoices, analyze charges and consumption to ensure equipment and building machinery operating at maximum efficiencyTrain all staff on Energy Conservation program, monitor performance and make recommendations on systems and procedures to reduce energy costs.Review Tenants (restaurants, retail outlets etc.) maintenance program as well as Fire & Life Safety Program - conduct regular monthly inspections of Tenant areas and follow-up to ensure they are compliant with Club Quarters maintenance standardsMaintain contact with building engineers of buildings in the immediate vicinity of the hotelSkills: Life Fire Safety Director, HVAC licenses, excel, word and Alice dispatching system preferred.

Created: 2025-02-22