Director of Engineering

The Director of Engineering is responsible for all administrative, financial and operating aspects of the hotel as they directly relate to the Engineering division. He/she is. for the safe and profitable operations of the hotel.

·          Supervise and train all Engineering staff in Customer Service, Empowerment, Standard Operating Procedures and Loss Prevention Standards.

·          Create, approve and post all Engineering staff schedules according to Highgate Hotel standards.

·          Create and adhere to annual budget for department.

·          Develop financial forecasts and actively participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings.

·          Develop and implement plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in an acceptable state of repair.

·          Ensure the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws.

·          Create and implement a preventative maintenance program for all hotel equipment.

·          Ensure that all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per Highgate Hotel standards.

·          Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner.

·      Follow up on all alarms immediately to determine the exact location and cause.  Determine emergency status and report findings to Front Desk.  Take immediate action as necessary.

·          Assist as necessary with special projects and renovations.

·          Actively participate in energy conservation programs.

·          Review all guest and meeting planner comment cards to ensure problems are identified and corrected in a timely manner.

·          Ensure compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA).

·          Administer all vendor contracts controlled by the engineering department.

·          Support and participate in all Highgate Hotel programs.

·          Lead and participate in Highgate Hotel Safety Committee.

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