Moxy St.Pete

The primary duty of the Director of Engineering is to ensure the smooth daily operation and guest appeal of the hotel. Within the hotel, the Director of

Engineering may direct the maintenance staff on small repairs, such as patching drywall, fixing faulty wiring, or unclogging drains. More complex problems may require the Director of Engineering consult blueprints or product manuals in order to fix boilers or air-conditioning motors. The Director of Engineering may also assign staff to repair sprinklers or instruct grounds crew to maintain outside landscaping.

The Director of Engineering may perform interior and external preventative maintenance along with mechanical, electrical and plumbing repairs in compliance with policies and procedures, brand standards, and federal, state and local regulations. Responds/directs staff to engineering service calls. Promptly reports emergencies, accidents, injuries, missing articles, damage, engineering items and safety hazards to management. Reports any deviations from policies, procedures, brand standards and regulations to management.

Complies with all guest service basics such as uniforms, name tags and proper guest greeting. Knowledgeable on hotel facilities and services to assist guests as appropriate. Ensures all communication containing Company, hotel, brand and guest information is consistent with privacy policies, practices and regulations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Oversee and perform interior and exterior preventive maintenance and repairs such as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Respond promptly to elevator breakdowns. Maintain accurate maintenance records.

Respond to, assign and resolve engineering service requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.

This is an exempt position and results driven. It is anticipated that a salaried Director of Engineering achieves the desired results as directed by the General Manager.

Maintain all engineering and work areas in orderly and clean condition.

Prompt reporting to hotel management all emergencies, injuries, missing articles, damage, mechanical problems and safety hazards.

Document all parts used and parts needed to be purchased. Approves purchase orders within acceptable guidelines.

Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned. Participate in task forces and committees as requested.

Consistent professional and positive attitude and actions when communicating with guests and associates.

Ensure maintenance problems are promptly reported through proper channels.

Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Practices and supports departmental safe work habits and comply with sanitary, safety, security and emergency procedures.

Write shift reports including reports on any incidents of theft, accidents or injuries when assigned.

On time and at work when needed and in proper uniform.

Conducts department meetings as scheduled.

Respond to guest requests, concerns and problems to ensure guest satisfaction.

Report any incidents of guest dissatisfaction or other matters of significance to General Manager so that corrective measures may be taken.

Any other tasks/duties as requested by management.

The Company may consider equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below.

High school diploma/GED and training in building maintenance.

Five or more years of experience in building maintenance, hotel maintenance or related experience.

HVAC and Gas Recovery Certifications a plus.

Experience in the hospitality industry required.