Director of Engineering (Hotel Facilities & Maintenance)

Jacksonville, FL, US • Posted 23 hours ago • Updated 10 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
Fitment

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Skills

  • Leadership
  • Training
  • Capital Expenditures
  • HVAC
  • Supervision
  • Budget
  • Estimating
  • Quality Control
  • INSPECT
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Management
  • Purchasing

Summary

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the properties Executive Committee, the Director of Engineering is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager.

The Director of Engineering is responsible for maintaining the overall operation of the maintenance department and the appearance and working order of the hotel. The engineer must be able to work independently, as well as, with others. Responsibilities may include maintaining the exterior of the building, parking lot, and common areas, maintaining all equipment in guest rooms, conducting monthly safety inspections and training the staff on safety and emergency procedures, and working with vendors. The Director of Engineering must be willing to respond to emergencies, and work with corporate maintenance on special remodeling projects or capital expenditure needs. This position requires overall maintenance knowledge and trouble shooting ability with skills in painting, HVAC, carpentry, equipment, and tool usage.

Duties include:
  • Review contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with vendors, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
  • Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects
  • Opening Properties: Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems
  • Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer
  • Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems
  • Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports
  • Develop and implement quality control programs
  • Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations
  • Capable of working with building code officials, planning/zoning officials and community design committees when required
  • Experience in managing utility systems
  • Prior equipment specifying and purchasing experience preferred
  • Maintain communications with Corporate Staff
  • Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures
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  • Dice Id: RTX15fe06
  • Position Id: bf9fc3ca47f1654dd20116b9170b8da8
  • Posted 23 hours ago
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