Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Star Island Management - Kissimmee, FL 34746

Job Purpose

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department. Directs the engineering/maintenance operations of the resort to ensure the safety and comfort of guests, employees and to ensure compliance with all company standards, federal, state, and/or local regulatory and inspection requirements. This position is a working manager hands on within the engineering department.

Essential Job Functions

· The Engineer Manager manages the maintenance and repair of the hotel buildings, grounds and contents in a cost-effective manner, ensuring the efficient and safe operations

· Schedules, hires, trains, evaluates, reviews and assists in improving employee performance

· Ensure the resort is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws

· Develop and implement plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in a safe and acceptable state of repair

· Create and implement preventative maintenance program for all resort units, exteriors buildings and public areas

· Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner

· Inform management of hazardous situations, emergencies or threats to the security of guests, employees or hotel assets

· Plan and organize work, communicate goals, and schedule employees to ensure proper coverage

· Conduct room inspections, and identify repair needs

· Manage and coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for 3rd party vendors

· May assist with other duties as assigned

Qualifications

· High School diploma or higher-level education or equivalent in experience

· Service oriented style with professional presentation and communication skills

· Experience managing/leading a crew of 10 or more employees

· Some basic computer knowledge, Microsoft, Excel etc.

· Valid driver license, certifications, and reliable transportation required

· Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary

Job Requirements

· Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, roofs, building finishes, mechanical operations, energy management, preventative maintenance programs and general maintenance skills

· Additionally, this position requires strong leadership skills, and a willingness to work different shifts as the demands of business dictates