Director of Engineering

OverviewBerkshire PlaceThis luxury New York City Hotel allows you to experience the sophistication of an Upper East Side residence with an enviable location in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. The Omni Berkshire Place is steps away from Fortune 500 companies and some of the city’s most illustrious sites like Fifth Avenue Shopping, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, and Broadway Theatres. Combining modern technology and fresh contemporary décor, the reinvented New York City accommodations have a residential feel that will appeal to both business and leisure travelers.The Omni Berkshire Place’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Berkshire Place may be your perfect match.Job DescriptionTo ensure proper training and supervision of all Engineering personnel and to provide consistent, cost-effective maintenance programs that ensure the Hotels safe and efficient operation. Responsibilities

Coordinate and operate, in an economical, legal and safe manner, all Heating, Lighting, Power and Repair & Maintenance for the hotel.

Inspect physical plant and equipment, and shall supervise maintenance and preventative maintenance program of that area.

Coordinate with other departments all work necessary to maintain general conditions, safety and health standards set forth by hotel policy and legal requirements.

Interview, hire, counsel, train, and discipline engineering associates, in coordination with the Director of Human Resources.

Directly supervises Engineering associates in operation and control of utilities to provide efficient operation of hotel services and comfort to guests.

Recommend to management possible projects for future capital budgets. Obtain bids, supervise and coordinate contractors in performance of project work.

Maintain own and hotel's special permits and licenses as required by local authorities.

Control schedules, staffing and payroll of Engineering associates. Compile personnel records, logs utilities and keep Engineering records

Assist the Engineering and Security departments are equipped with the necessary tools to deliver an optimal performance.

Assist in the full upkeep of the preventative maintenance, and the assignments for the Engineering and Security Departments

Assist in setting and maintaining schedules for all inspections, including the Fire Life Safety Equipment internally and contracted services

Assist in the coordination of all Life Safety trainings

Ensures thorough and complete investigation for all incidents incurred by guests and associates (i.e. losses, thefts, accidents, and acts of violence).

Maintain up-to-date inventories of heat, light & power and repair and maintenance supplies.

Conduct ongoing review of maintenance programs and oversight.

Work with the Engineering & Security staff on a shift basis and coordinate their activities.

Have a thorough understanding of the fire alarm procedures and emergency evacuation.

Maintains guest room surveillance procedures.

Have a thorough understanding of the BMS Systems to ensure proper monitoring

Conduct internal hotel maintenance audits and inspections to ensure quality and brand standards.

$130,000.00 - $160,00.00 Annual Salary

Qualifications

Must be knowledgeable in HVAC, Refrigeration, and all Electrical and mechanical systems.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Must have knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Experience with and familiarity with OSHA standards required.

Previous experience with training and maintenance of safety standards.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum of 5 years of hotel engineering experience preferred, with strong managerial skills.

Experience managing a crew of 15 or more.

Job LocationsUS-NY-New YorkPosted Date10 hours ago(5/23/2024 11:09 AM)Requisition ID 2024-110292 of Openings 1Category (Portal Searching) Engineering