Facilities Manager

Job Description Summary/Objective Be a dynamic leader who is highly organized and capable of providing leadership, guidance and direction in achieving the hotel’s vision and mission. Reporting to the Assistant Director/Director of Engineering, the Engineering Manager will be responsible for implementing Accor engineering and work standards and overseeing the engineering department operations. Responsibilities Team leadership and effective delegation skills will be key to success in this role. Oversee the engineering department with attention to details and follow-up to ensure satisfactory completion of tasks and projects. Maintain all equipment and systems in correct operational status including but not limited to Accor MEP standards, Fire & Life Safety standards, Risk Management, environmental standards, expenditures and project management. Ensure proper completion of the Preventive Maintenance Program for guest rooms, public areas, and safety systems while working closely with the Rooms Division, Food & Beverage Department, Security, purchasing and other operational departments. Maintain all mechanical rooms inclusive of Boiler Plant, chilled water circulation, air handling units, fan coils, VAVs, motors, pumps …etc. Able to identify issues and provide solutions, inclusive of outsourcing and managing 3rd party companies. Able to oversee landscaping both summer and winter operations. Pool operations knowledge inclusive of water treatment. Understand water treatment for closed systems and maintains all the related logs for testing of chemicals balance and legionella control. Work closely with the purchasing department to source the best products for the least cost. Monitoring the Hotel's Energy consumption on daily and monthly basis. Ensuring prompt and/or immediate response to maintenance requests from our guests, employees, and management of the Hotel. Recruiting, scheduling, payroll, performance appraisals and reviews, training and development of all engineering colleagues. Coordinate and complete all audits related to engineering and risk management. Responsible for departmental health and safety, training programs, statutory compliance. Coordination and management of outside contractors. Ensures hotel compliance with all City and State regulations and ordinances. Actively participates in the Hotel's Energy Management, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental programs. Lead and support a diverse team in the operations and maintenance of the hotel including: general maintenance, HVAC, kitchen repairs, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and grounds. Setup and attend monthly departmental meetings for the engineering colleagues. Manage at hotel level ACCOR's Energy/Sustainability Programs. Be available on an ‘on-call’ basis during off hours for emergency situations. Qualifications A minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a similar position at a 600+ rooms hotel. Team player and a proven team builder. Professional Engineer Designation an asset. Knowledgeable in all municipal codes, City codes, State regulations, OSHA regulations as well as the Fire Department requirements and building testing. Proven negotiation skills with 3rd parties and contractors. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized with the ability to be flexible, and to work well under pressure. Must be computer literate and familiar with computerized maintenance systems. Must lead by example by displaying a high standard of performance with the ability to communicate these expectations to the team to achieve above expectation results. Hours of work and days off will vary according to business demands. Able to work in a fast-paced, upscale, luxury hotel at a downtown location that caters to leisure, meetings & conference environments. Physical Demands Constant standing and walking throughout shift. Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend and stoop. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pound. Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, sitting. Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps. Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/V/D. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fairmont Hotels & Resorts