Director of Engineering

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Job Description For Director of Engineering

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel's employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

The Director of Engineering is responsible for all administrative, financial and operating aspects of the hotel as they directly relate to the engineering division. He/she is responsible for the safe and profitable operation of the hotel.

Job Requirements:

Supervise and train all Engineering staff in Customer Service, Empowerment, Standard Operating Procedures and Loss Prevention Standards.
Create, approve and post all Engineering staff schedules according to Highgate Hotel standards.
Create and adhere to the annual budget for the department.
Develop financial forecasts and actively participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings.
Develop and implement plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in an acceptable state of repair.
Ensure the hotel is following all local, state and federal laws.
Create and implement a preventative maintenance program for all hotel equipment.
Ensure that all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per Highgate Hotel standards.
Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner.
Follow up on all alarms immediately to determine the exact location and cause. Determine emergency status and report findings to Front Desk. Take immediate action as necessary.
Assist as necessary with special projects and renovations.
Actively participate in energy conservation programs.
Review all guest and meeting planner comment cards to ensure problems are identified and corrected in a timely manner.
Ensure compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA).
Administer all vendor contracts controlled by the engineering department.
Support and participate in all Highgate Hotel programs.
Lead and participate in Highgate Hotel Safety Committee.

Highgate has a robust benefits offering! Health, Dental, Vision, a really good 401k plan, Highgate & Marriott Room & F&B Discounts, Short/Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance and many more! This position also includes one covered parking spot, free dry cleaning, cell phone reimbursement!

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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