Director of Engineering

The Delta Marriott Orlando has an amazing opportunity for an experienced, dynamic Director of Engineering.

Delta Marriott Orlando Celebration complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Delta Marriott Orlando Celebration does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Any notes applied to candidates are subject to review for Equal Employment Opportunity hiring policies.

Below are the Core Responsibilities that make up the priority functions and most important responsibilities of this position. These Core Responsibilities are divided into two categories, Job Function and Professionalism and Style Expectations.

Following the Core Responsibilities is a Physical Requirements category that is also expected of all positions within StepStone Hospitality, Inc.

Administration

• Supervise maintenance operations for the hotel, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventative maintenance, hotel rooms, A\C and heating units, ice machines, swimming pools, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, water softeners, roof exhausts, electrical substations, etc.
• Supervise assigned associates including hiring, termination, discipline, development, and evaluations.
• Ensure all projects are completed on time and according to specifications.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure coordination of activities.
• Aid and instruct craftsmen in scheduling work, ordering material, and completing assignments by a specified date.
• Meet with architects to discuss blueprints, contact contractors to submit bids for new construction and meet with construction supervisors to discuss different phases of work.
• Develop and maintain an ongoing preventive maintenance program.
• Maintain standards of quality guest service.
• Achieve budgeted revenues and expenses and maximize profitability related to the guest services department.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual hotel budget.
• Increase level of guest satisfaction by delivery of an exceptional product through employee development.
• Respond and resolve guest requests, complaints, or questions in a courteous and timely manner.
• Participate in the Executive committee including sharing and communicating knowledge and by attending daily, weekly or monthly meetings.
• Ability to accurately use various office and accounting software

Support

• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of the English language to effectively communicate with guests, associates, and vendors.
• Ability to assist with the design and preparation of statistical reports and presentations as needed.
• Ability to accurately report information.
• Ability to scrupulously follow all StepStone and hotel policies and procedures.
• Attend required meetings.

Personal Effectiveness

• Projects and assignments are completed thoroughly, professionally, and with care.
• Adjusts to high-pressure conditions and is open to change.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development.
• Conducts him\herself (acts and dresses) professionally at all times; sets standards for all associates.

Communication

• Understands and communicates the StepStone Mission and Core values.
• Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly, effectively, and professionally.
• Actively listens to others.
• Conveys company information, decision, or problems to appropriate parties on a timely basis.
• Works to resolve disagreements and is respectful of peers and co-workers.

These are required of every associate.

• Minimum lifting of 70 pounds.
• Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, manual dexterity.
• Hearing, writing, typing.
• Minimum pulling of 70 pounds.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Additional responsibilities specific to you are:

• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge applicable Federal, state, and local health, safety, and legal regulations.
• HVAC EPA certification
• Must have exceptional mathematical and computer skills.
• High school education and/or technical school and relevant training and experience required. Additional education preferred.
• Ability to timely obtain any required licenses or certificates.
• CPR training required; first aid training preferred.
• Additional language ability preferred.
• Occasional travel required.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees or guests.

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions. Each employee is expected to obey safety rules and to exercise caution in all work activities. Employees must comply with all occupational safety and health standards and regulations established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act and state and local regulations. Employees must immediately report any unsafe condition to the appropriate supervisor. Employees who violate safety standards, who cause hazardous or dangerous situations, or who fail to report or, where appropriate, remedy such situations; may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension and/or termination of employment.

The job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.