Director of Engineering
The Mark Hotel
New York, NY
Looking for a proven leader at The Mark Hotel - NYC Luxury Property Seeks Director of Engineering
Compensation: $160,000 to $180,000 per year plus bonus
JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Hire, train, supervise, schedule, discipline and plan the activities of maintenance department personnel.
- Complete, hold and follow up on employee performance reviews on a timely basis.
- Ensure that effective preventive maintenance schedules are followed.
- Plan and implement procedures, systems and controls to ensure an efficient maintenance department.
- Establish department operating budget for submission to management covering costs of heat, light and power and maintenance and repairs.
- Communicate maintenance information and problems to the GM and other Heads of Department on a daily basis.
- Prepare an annual, itemized, special project budget to management, including all changes and replacements of mechanical equipment required by all departments.
- Develop and update comprehensive departmental polices and manuals.
- Maintain all the firefighting equipment in first class order. Ensure that the fire crew has a complete understanding of all procedures, equipment and alarms.
- Establish good working relationships with contractors who will furnish reliable 24-hour emergency service.
- Compile a monthly consumption report on heat, light and power to include electricity, gas, steam and water.
- Ensure all personnel under the jurisdiction of the Director of Engineering are exposed to hotel internal and external training on an on-going basis.
- Ensure effective communication and good relations between the maintenance department and other departments in the hotel.
- Prepare and follow through on any projects as outlined by senior management.
- Ensure all public areas are patrolled daily and all lighting is in good order.
- Ensure all maintenance personnel is in uniform and well groomed.
- Ensure timely completion of all assigned responsibilities.
- Develop and maintain an energy conservation program allowing the hotel to meet its annual budget targets.
- Prepare requisitions for purchase and work orders and liaise efficiently with the Purchasing Manager on such matters.
- Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of The Mark Hotel and encourage staff to do the same.
- Maintain a good working relationship with other employees, providing instruction and encouragement as needed.
- Ensure a clean, neat and organized work area.
- Attend and participate in all required meetings.
- Respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
- Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by hotel management and staff.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must know HVAC system design
- New York union experience strongly preferred
- Must be licensed in Standpipe/Sprinkler
- Hands-on job.
- Previous experience in luxury properties preferred
- Outstanding presentation and customer service skills
- Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
- Two (2) years college engineering or equivalent desirable.
