Area Director of Engineering Hilton Garden Inn, Olive Branch, MS Position Available In DeSoto, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Area Director of Engineering at Hilton Garden Inn in Olive Branch, MS, overseen by NMS HOTELS LLC, is responsible for maintaining all hotel equipment, ensuring timely maintenance work orders, and improving engineering services. The role requires basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, and equipment, as well as strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure. A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar industry is required.
Job Description
Area Director of Engineering Hilton Garden Inn, Olive Branch, MS
NMS HOTELS LLC
Olive Branch, MS 38654
REPORTS TO:
Regional Director of Operations, General Manager, Assistant General Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
Keep all equipment in good repair with a minimum of downtime by ensuring day-to-day maintenance of all areas of the hotel; to ensure all maintenance work orders from all departments on a timely basis by following the hotel’s standard operating procedures. Continually work towards and support the improvement of engineering services to guests, other departments, and fellow staff.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Understand and operate basic electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and HVAC systems and equipment. Communicate with different types of people to comprehend what they want and to provide them with information and assistance. Check for new maintenance requests and update remarks once the task is complete. Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments. Ability to work under pressure and exercise good judgements. Ability to focus attention on details, speed, and accuracy. Ability to maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information. Ability to ensure security of guest room access and hotel property. Ability to read and understand test equipment, measuring devices, and safety manuals. Preform maintenance activities in the guest room like plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, electrical equipment including lamps, air conditioners / HVAC and AC ducts. Perform maintenance activities in hotel public areas like plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, plumbing and electrical equipment and cosmetic items. Program TV’s and perform general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory duties. To clean, lubricate, protect, and otherwise maintain all tools and equipment in the hotel. To be available for any emergencies and act in an engineering capacity to protect guests and associates and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency. To monitor fire Alarm / Life Safety System systems as necessary, to be fully informed of the system operation and to manage emergencies involving the systems. Read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings, and technical parts breakdown. Conduct specific oral and written instructions. Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Maintains the hotel facility and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Ability to use PC computers for email and other computer applications. Train and instruct other members of the staff through sharing knowledge and skills. Reliable transportation and a flexible work schedule are required.
PREREQUISITES
To be able to work in a neat and efficient manner, keeping work areas clean and well organized. Ability to multi-task in a busy environment and adheres to hotel the Standard Operating Procedures.
EDUCATION
Certificate of completion or diploma in one or more of the following trades is a plus, but not required. HVACR, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Pool Care, etc….
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Hotel Chief Engineer or Maintenance Superintendent in a similar industry.
