Director of Engineering

Director of EngineeringJob Category: Property Ops and MaintRequisition Number: DIREC008221Full-time, On-siteSalary: $95,000 USD per yearLocation: Woodland Hills, CA 91367, USAJob DetailsDescriptionSalary: $95,000Education/Experience:Must have 5 years' maintenance experience in a Manager/Chief roll in a similar capacity.Birchstreet experience preferred.Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.Essential Job Duties and Functions:Staff Management:Be prepared for each daily activity and review any variations with management and staff.Work shifts are covered with adequate staff, ensure correct staffing during peak periods and high occupancy.Consistently monitor the performance of team members on an ongoing basis and provide feedback. Reward, discipline and document associate performance and provide timely counseling. Address associate complaints and resolve problems.Select qualified, goal and service-oriented individuals and develop these individuals with clear guidelines to team members.Maintain close control and inventory of uniforms, supplies, and equipment.Conduct frequent hospitality audits to ensure the staff are conducting themselves in the manner appropriate for the department.Training:Ensure all associates are safety conscious and trained in safe work practices.Have a thorough knowledge of hotel fire regulations and policy, accident reports, safety programs, and what the direct duties are in relation to each; ensure that all associates are properly trained in these procedures.Implement proper training program and control the training of the staff to top efficiency and in accordance with policies and procedures.Facilitate new hire training.Facilitate departmental training modules; continually monitor, evaluate, and revise training content to reflect changes in the process; address the needs identified by associates.Administrative:Responsible for the financial performance of the department.Prepare and control hotel budget for the department.Monitor departmental, payroll and supply expenses in accordance with budgetary goals.Conduct inspections of work areas regularly and address items that need attention.Be familiar with the operating procedures of all other areas of the hotel, cooperating fully and in a friendly manner with those areas to assure customer satisfaction.Determine the requirements for and the follow up on special groups, VIPs, etc.Maintenance:Strong technical skills in HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, etc.Familiar with chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatments, pneumatics, control systems, water systems, boilers, refrigeration, compressors, etc.Strong energy management background.Responsible for overseeing capital construction and major maintenance projects.Current on all safety and sanitation policies and procedures that impact the property.Establish relationships with vendors and monitor vendors to assure quality, delivery, warranties, upgrades, etc. are consistently utilized. Work closely with vendors to assure proper pricing, delivery and maintenance.Maintain and refine the preventative maintenance program.Obtain competitive bids for all supplies and work orders.Implement OSHA and ADA guidelines and programs.Conducts equipment repairs on HVAC, Laundry, Kitchen equipment, etc.Physical Requirements:The frequency codes assigned in these job descriptions are:Rarely less than 1%Occasionally 1-33%Frequently 34-65%Constantly 66-100%Sitting: Occasionally.Standing/Walking: Constantly on a variety of surfaces (carpet, tile, granite, etc.)Crouching (Bending at knees): Constantly. Lifting and completing tasks performed at low levels.Kneeling/Crawling: Frequently. Lifting and completing tasks performed at low levels.Stooping (Bending at waist): Constantly. Lifting and completing tasks at different levels.Twisting/Turning at knees, waist & neck: Constantly.Climbing: Constantly.Leg/Foot Use: Constantly.Reaching (Overhead/Extension): Constantly. Lifting and completing tasks at different levels.Handling/Grasping: Constantly.Fingering/Feeling: Constantly.Pushing/Pulling: Constantly. Pushing carts down hallways.Lifting/Carrying: Constantly lifting/moving up to 10 pounds. Occasionally lifting/moving up to 30 pounds.Speech Requirements: Constantly required to speak to others in person and on the telephone in English.Hearing Requirements: Constantly required to listen to others in person and on the telephone in English.Vision: Constantly required to see up close and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally required to see distances.The Hilton Woodland Hills/Los Angeles is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io to let us know the nature of your request.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.