Assistant Director of Engineering - InterContinental Cairo Citystars

Negotiable
Experience
Unlimited
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Egypt, Cairo
Job Description

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Cairo Citystars is seeking an Assistant Director of Engineering
who doesn't just maintain standards—they raise them.

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every flawless guest experience is a seamless operation. Lead the team
that makes the magic happen behind the scenes. From preventive maintenance
to innovative projects, your expertise will shape one of Cairo's most iconic
hotels.

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you're ready to engineer excellence at the highest level, we want to meet
you.

 
A little taste of your
day-to-day:
  
 
Every day
is different, but you’ll mostly
be:
 
  • Directing daily engineering
    needs to ensure the right team is always on the right
    task
  • Creating a safe, secure and comfortable environment
    for our guests to enjoy
  • Maintaining and ordering parts
    and supplies whilst minimising waste and meeting our green
    initiatives
  • Being flexible to react to ad-hoc duties where
    we have to unexpectedly pull together to get a task
    completed
  • Building strong relationships with outside
    contacts including guests, regulatory agencies, others
    as needed
  • Inspect work assignments to ensure that work
    is completed in a timely manner and within
    specifications.  
  • Manage various maintenance
    and repair projects to ensure timely completion within budget
    and specifications.
  • Follow and enforce procedures
    that ensure the security of inventory such as tools, supplies, equipment,
    furniture, televisions, etc., replenishes supplies and inventory in a timely
    and efficient manner, and minimizes
    waste.  
  • Promote teamwork and quality service
    through daily communication and coordination with other
    departments.  
  • Monitor performance and recommend
    and/or initiate disciplinary or other staffing/human resources-related actions
    in accordance with company rules and policies.  Alert management
    of potentially serious issues.
  • Respond in a courteous
    and prompt manner to all guest questions, complaints and/or requests to ensure
    strong guest satisfaction.
  • Schedule and oversee preventive
    maintenance as outlined in the Preventative Maintenance
    Program 
  • Perform maintenance and repair work on
    the interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents, laundry
    and kitchen/refrigeration equipment, lighting, heating, air conditioning (HVAC),
    ventilation, and water treatment systems, and swimming pool-if applicable,
    etc.
  • Assist in educating/training employees on current
    safety issues to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws
    and safety regulations. Inform management of hazardous situations, emergencies
    or threats to the security of guests, employees or hotel
    assets. 
  • Ensure that equipment is prepared
    and operational for the following day’s work.
  • May assist
    with other duties as assigned.
  • May serve as Manager of Duty
    as required.

 What We need
from you:

  • Bachelor Degree
    in Egnieering
  • Four years’ experience in general building
    maintenance and/or construction or equivalent combination of education
    and experience
  • Specialised expertise in plumbing,
    electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields
  • HVAC
    and refrigeration certificate, licensed plumber and/or journeyman status
    for electrician and carpenter may be required
  • Hotel
    experience preferred
What you can expect
from us:
 
We give our people everything
they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work
to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life –
including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best
training in the business. 
 
Our mission is
to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference
and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.

IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants
and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming
different backgrounds, experiences,
and perspectives. 
 
IHG gives every member of
the teamthe room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in
a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well –
both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we
are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle,
and workplace.  
 
So, join us
and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.