Assistant Director of Engineering

JOB SUMMARY

Assists department head in managing budget, capital expenditures,
preventative maintenance and energy conservation. Accountable for maintaining
the building and grounds with particular attention towards safety, security
and asset protection. Assigns, tracks and follows up on status of work assigned
to staff and contractors. Helps increase guest and employee satisfaction through
effective communications and training.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

•
High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the engineering
and maintenance or related professional area; technical training
in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.

OR

• 2-year degree from
an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics,
or related major; 2 years experience in the engineering and maintenance
or related professional area; technical training
in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.

CORE WORK
ACTIVITIES

Supporting management of Department
Operations and Engineering Budgets

• Assists in effectively
planning, scheduling and evaluating preventative maintenance programs.

•
Helps establish priorities for total property maintenance needs.

•
Supervises the day to day operations of Engineering.

• Assists
in managing the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC,
plumbing, water treatment, electrical and life safety systems.

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Maintains and operates equipment at optimum effectiveness, efficiency
and safety.

• Supervises distribution of repair work orders.

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Assists in maintaining grounds, meeting rooms, ballrooms, public space,
restaurants, property vehicles and recreational facilities as needed.

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Acts as technical liaison for all departments in property.

• Supervises
Engineering in the absence of the Director of Engineering.

• Recommends
or arranges for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations,
and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.

• Selects and makes
purchases of new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.

• Inspects
and evaluates the physical condition of facilities in order to determine
the type of work required.

• Manages parts, supplies and equipment
inventories effectively by minimizing downtime and maximizing cash flow.

• Performs inspections effectively.

• Assists in evaluating
and implementing new technologies, equipment and supplies.

• Assists
in establishing and implementing an energy conservation program.

Maintaining Engineering Standards

• Helps ensure
necessary permits and licenses for building and physical plant are obtained
and kept current.

• Helps ensure regulatory compliance to facility
regulations and safety standards.

• Ensures compliance with all
Engineering departmental policies, standards and procedures.

• Ensures
all employees have the proper supplies, equipment and uniforms.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Displays
leadership in guest hospitality by exemplifying excellent customer service
and creating a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

• Interacts
with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

•
Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Supervises
staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial
objectives are met.

• Helps train employees in safety procedures.

• Assists in training other department employees in fire protection, safety
and evacuation procedures.

• Provides feedback to employees based
on observation of service behaviors.

• Assists in performing operational
activities as necessary.

Every day, we set
the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride
ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our
guests.

Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards”
of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day.
The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides
us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief
that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned
the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our
team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee
Promise, Credo and our Service Values.

And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work
you do and who you work with.

In joining The Ritz-Carlton,
you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where
you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to
an amazing global team, and become the best version
of you.