Area Engineering Manager

Company: Viceroy Hotel Group
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Cultivate your career with Viceroy Hotels and Resorts and be a part of two incredible hotels!Viceroy Washington DC personifies the eclectic Logan Circle neighborhood as home to a diverse and genuine collection of artists and urban innovators. Located off the vibrant 14th Street Corridor, steps from unique shops, galleries, bars, and restaurants, Viceroy Washington DC is poised to act as a thoughtful host among the city's liveliest and artful locations.Hotel Zena is a bold new cultural hub celebrating female empowerment through provocative art, design, and exciting and relevant programming. Centrally located to the downtown business district, Dupont and Thomas circles, and the Convention Center - Hotel Zena welcomes those who have passion for being part of a bold new story.If you are inspired by challenges in a fast-paced environment, are thoughtful and entrepreneurial in your approach to opportunity, and if you possess a true passion for hospitality and genuine service, we are interested in speaking with you about our groundbreaking opportunity for Engineering Manager.JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Engineering Manager will report directly to the Area Director of Engineering. He/She will maintain the entire hotel facility, including the physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, Fire Life Safety, HVAC systems, and related equipment in accordance with energy conservation and preventative maintenance programs. He/She will ensure the upkeep of guest areas to maintain an attractive hotel.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct regular walk through and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structure(s) of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment.
• Verify completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces, meeting rooms, ballrooms, outlets, back of the house spaces, guest rooms, and grounds.
• Verify completion of all repairs, replacements, and renovation projects within the Hotel.
• Adhere to all corporate required purchasing policies and controls, including but not limited to all outside contractor bids, budgets, and schedules.
• Follow prescribed safety procedures for personnel and equipment by the company and OSHA.
• Lead in the hiring, training, supervising, and disciplining department staff and all other staff under direction of the Engineering department.
• Maintain effective Energy Management and Preventive Maintenance programs and conduct special training for other operating departments on the safe and efficient use of equipment and energy in the hotel.
• Inform the General Manager and Hotel department heads on a regular basis regarding the specific and overall condition of the building structure(s), related systems, and equipment offering prudent, cost-effective proposals for maintaining these systems.
• Access and input information into a computer and generate reports.
• Strategically plan and lead the engineering department in delivering high-quality service interactions and tasks that will lead to high guest satisfaction scores.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Must be able to effectively manage a monthly checkbook budget and put together proposals for needed capital expenditures.Must have open availability to work AM and PM shifts.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.QUALIFICATION STANDARDSEducation: High school or equivalent education required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.Experience: Three - Five years' experience in related field.Licenses or Certificates: Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses, certificates or permits.Grooming: All colleagues must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Viceroy Hotel Group standards.Viceroy Hotel Group participates in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program. EOE
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