What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Engineering position at Hilton Milwaukee?
Description
Do you consider yourself a "busy body"? Find yourself always thinking about the way things work? Our engineers are always on the move & this position provides oversight of our Engineering Department. It helps to ensure that all building and equipment remains in good repair with a minimum of down time by overseeing and assisting with day-to-day maintenance and preventative maintenance of the hotel. This integral part of Hilton Milwaukee's leadership team will also serve on the Executive Committee.
Connected to the newly expanded Baird Center, the Hilton Milwaukee City Center is Milwaukee's largest hotel. Built in 1927 as the Schroeder Hotel, the Hilton Milwaukee offers 729 well-appointed guest rooms and over 34,000 square feet of meeting and event space. At the Hilton Milwaukee, we pride ourselves on continuous innovation through our approach to world-class service, upscale amenities, and superior style.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Supervise, direct, and inspect Engineers, Painters, and Carpenters daily to ensure productivity and quality meet standards.
- Develop and manage the weekly work schedule for the department.
- Process daily payroll edits and reports promptly.
- Provide counsel and discipline to associates as necessary.
- Conduct performance appraisals, including skills testing for Engineers.
- Coordinate and oversee projects as directed.
- Interact with guests, contractors, vendors, peers, and corporate executives as needed.
- Assist department staff with troubleshooting, regular maintenance, and repairs.
- Perform regular inspections of public areas, back-of-house areas, guest rooms, and exterior spaces.
- Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements for Engineers and Painters.
- Collaborate with the Building Superintendent on budget creation, including capital items, and ensure departmental spending and payroll stay within budget.
- Serve as Manager On Duty, Lobby Ambassador, and in other management roles as assigned.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
What Do You Bring to the Role?
Benefits & Perks
Hilton Milwaukee City Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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