Engineering Manager

Lexington Hotel NYC

Position Type: Full-Time

The Engineering Manager is responsible for assisting in maintaining the building and grounds with particular attention towards safety, security, and asset protection. Furthermore, this role assigns, tracks and follows up on status of work assigned to staff and contractors as needed and helps to increase guest and team member satisfaction through effective communications and training. This role will also assist in managing budget, capital expenditures, preventative maintenance, and energy conservation.

Responsibilities:
Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with team members
Monitor timeliness and quality of completion of repair work orders
Assist in managing and inspecting the physical property including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical and life safety systems
Determine work required to above systems regulary
Assist in providing regular on-going communication with team members in order to create awareness of business objectives, communicate expectations, and recognize performance
Recommend or arrange for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment
Select and order or purchase new equipment, supplies, and furnishings
Assist in supervising the day-to-day operations of Engineering and related departments
Maintain accurate logs and records
Operate generators and fire pumps as necessary
Provide emergency response services 24/7
Repair equipment (e.g., refrigeration, laundry) as necessary
Ensure all team members have the proper supplies, equipment, and uniforms
Empower team members to provide excellent customer service, leads by example
Train team members in safety procedures
Communicate performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions
Assist in interviews and hiring of team members with the appropriate skills
Conduct fire drills and earthquake drills/evacuations on a quarterly basis for compliance

Requirements:
High school degree (or equivalency) with Hotel/College training preferred
Stationary Engineer's license if required by local code
HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required
Substantial knowledge of local laws and building codes
A minimum of 2 years' experience in the Engineering or Maintenance or related field
Hold applicable certificates (Security License, FSD, CPR, etc.)
Knowledge and ability to read P&L, budget, financial statements
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience working in a labor organized environment preferred
Effective listening skills to understand and clarify concerns from team members and guests
Excellent problem solving and creative thinking skills
Solid background in OSHA regulations, emergency planning and response efforts and follow all legal safety requirements
Ability to focus attention to performance of tasks despite frequent, stressful, or unusual interruptions
Ability to de-escalate situations and remain calm under pressure
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
Excellent time management
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Strong leadership and communication skills
An aptitude for self-motivation
A can-do attitude and a hands-on approach
A flexible schedule that allows availability days, nights, holidays, and weekends based on the demands of the hotel

Our Company

• MCR is the 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States.
• Founded in 2006, our company has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia.
• MCR has a $5.0 billion portfolio of 148 premium-branded hotels containing more than 22,000 guestrooms across 37 states and 106 cities.
• MCR has more than 7,000 team members across the country and operates hotels under 9 Marriott brands, 8 Hilton brands and a number of unflagged independent hotels.
• MCR was named one of Fast Company's 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020.
• MCR is a three-time recipient of the Marriott Partnership Circle Award, the highest honor Marriott presents to its owner and franchise partners, and a recipient of the Hilton Legacy Award for Top Performer.
• For the TWA Hotel at New York's JFK Airport, MCR won the Development of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), the Urban Land Institute New York Excellence in Hotel Development Award and the American Institute of Architects national Architecture Award, the highest honor given by the AIA

What we offer/What's in it for you?

• Hotel Discounts
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Options
• Referral bonuses
• Career advancement & upward mobility
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members