Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering

The Director of Engineering will be responsible for the operation, repair, and maintenance of all buildings, machinery, and equipment of the property.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Hold a pre-shift meeting with staff prior to reporting to stations.
• 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.
• Communicate daily with department managers and MOD to assure consistency and pass on pertinent information.
• Consistently monitor the performance of associates on an on-going basis and provide feedback. Reward, discipline and document associate performance and provide timely counseling. Address associate complaints and resolve problems.
• Supervise the staff and handle any associate situation.
• Properly handle all administrative work: including interviewing, hiring, performance appraisals and staff discipline documentation.
• Select qualified, goal and service-oriented individuals and develop these individuals with clear guidelines to associates.
• Ensure staff is always properly groomed and in uniform.
• Ensure work area cleanliness is always maintained.
• Maintain efficiency in the operation of the staff in a high standard of quality of service and courtesy, bringing total satisfaction to our guests and the hotel.
• Maintain close control and inventory of uniforms, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepare and post weekly schedules in accordance with guest needs and staff availability.
• Conduct frequent hospitality audits to ensure the staff are conducting themselves in the manner appropriate for the department.
• Maintain a complete and accurate set of logs.
• Prepare and submit accident or injury reports when needed.
• Be a Team Player and encourage the teamwork attitude among staff.
• Ensure all guests who experience a problem receive an appropriate response, any promised compensation is delivered, and an appropriate follow up in a timely and professional manner.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with hotel policy and applicable laws.
• Plan, assign and direct work of associates.
• Prepare and complete payroll according to Federal, State and property guidelines.
• Promote open channels of communication between all hotel departments.

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 DoubleTree by Hilton policies.
• 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

• Accountable 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.
• Holds department meetings and attends inter-departmental meetings.
• 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.
• Route associate commendations received from guests to the person responsible for assembling the daily packet.
• Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities.
• Determine the requirements for and the follow-up on special groups, VIPs, etc.
• Follow supervisor's instructions and completes other duties as directed or assigned.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of all local, Federal and State regulations including OSHA, Fire Department, Health Department, etc.

MAINTENANCE

• Evaluate condition of hotel and systems and make appropriate recommendations to GM and Senior Director of Facilities
• 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.
• Assist with 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.
• Assist staff with guest room calls for minor and major repairs.
• Conducts equipment repairs on HVAC, Laundry, Kitchen equipment, etc.
• Review monthly operating budget, monitor and manage expenditures to ensure we stay within budget
• Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities

WHAT WE NEED:

• Must have 5 years' maintenance experience and 3 years' supervisory experience.
• Must have 2 years' Director of Engineering experience in a similar capacity hotel
• Ability to interpret and complete all required Life Safety System Requirements for State, County and Brand Expectations is required.
• Birchstreet Procurement System experience preferred
• HotSOS Communication Platform Experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay
• Basic Life and Basic AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Hospitality Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Hotel Discounts

The DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Dulles Hotel 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 talent.com or call View phone number on talent.com to let us know the nature of your request.

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