Engineering Supervisor

Description

SUMMARY

Coordinates and supervises activities relating to the maintenance and repair of physical systems of buildings and equipment. Coordinates and supervises preventative maintenance of guest rooms and public areas.  Supervises the work of others and performs needed work him/herself as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for assigning work and supervising all of the maintenance and repair work of the following employees in the Engineering Department:
  • General Maintenance
  • HVAC/Refrigeration
  • Electrician,
  • Plumber/Kitchen Mechanic
  • Carpenter
  • Painter
  • Engineering Administrative Assistant
• Confer with vendors to obtain product and service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule
• Process purchase requests for items needed by the Engineering Department
• Supervise work of outside contractors as needed and make sure work was properly performed and the job site left clean
• Supervise Mechanical, Public Area, and Guest Room preventative maintenance per standards and schedules
• Attend scheduled meetings as required
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• General knowledge of skilled trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. Advanced knowledge or certification in one of these areas required
• Minimum of 5 years maintenance experience and supervisory experience of a building/hotel maintenance operation required
• College degree or Technical school graduate preferred

REQUIREMENTS

• Physical demands
  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to perform mechanical maintenance tasks, handle or feel objects, tools, and controls; talk and hear.
  • The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms and to climb on scaffolds and ladders
  • The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., and to move objects up to 100 lbs.
• Communication
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings and mechanical maintenance instructions
• Computer skills
  • Good computer skills preferred
  • Ability to use Excel, EMS, PMS & guest response software

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee must be able to handle to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform in this environment.

The work environment is varied. Work is performed both inside and outside. Outside can be in inclement weather including rain and warm temperatures. Work is also performed in both guest contact and non guest contact areas.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate except in mechanical areas and when using certain equipment. Work involves using various tools, including tools that may be considered dangerous. Protective equipment and clothing will be required. Proper safety precautions specified by the tool manufacturer and/or OSHA must be followed.

Work may involve high voltage equipment and electric panels. Proper safety equipment includes but is not limited to the use of gloves that must be worn, at times for an extended period. All applicable OSHA and national and local electrical codes must be adhered to.

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**look for frequency of lifting or repetitive actions.