Job Type Full-time Description LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to work at its beautiful 192 room, hotel and resort, located on the sandy shores of the Gulf of Mexico in Naples, Florida. Ranked #5 of the Best Hotels & Resorts in Florida and the only Naples Resort in the Top 20. LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, located directly on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, offers excellent career opportunities to caring hospitality professionals who provide the finest services in Naples. If you have an energetic personality, and hands on approach to management we are interested in speaking with you. Requirements Essential Functions:
- Oversees maintenance operations for the hotel to include refrigeration, heating, plumbing, HVAC, kitchen and laundry equipment, electrical systems, painting and finish work, dry wall, etc.
- Plans and coordinates and manages the work of Engineering team ensuring all objectives are executed properly and completed timely, within budgetary constraints.
- Maintain and track results of the preventative maintenance programs for guest rooms, public areas and back of house areas and equipment
- Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner
- Monitors vendors to ensure quality, delivery, warranties, exchanges, upgrades, etc. are consistently utilized
- Conducts inventory, purchasing and maintains departments budget to ensure hotel budgetary and forecast guidelines are met
- Working with resort leadership develop financial forecasts
- Ensure all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified
- Review all incident reports of property losses, fire, accidents, and reports of unusual occurrences to ensure complete investigation and follow up
- Conduct fire safety inspections to ensure compliance with the law and corporate policy
- Ensure the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws
- Ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- 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
- Lead in special projects and renovations around the hotel
- Interview, hire and train all new Engineering team members
- Develop schedules, and review and submit payroll for Engineering team
- Coordinate resolution of guest incidents and problems and keep guests informed
Requirements
- 5-10 years in the facilities maintenance engineering, preferably in hospitality or property management environment
- At least 3 years of related management or directory experience
- HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to use the computer
Our CULTURE: The passion of our people is our greatest asset. LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is a part of Noble House Hotels and Resorts offering a collection of luxury hotels and resorts. As we provide our guests and members with exceptional service and most memorable experiences, we look for team members who share our core values of Caring, Integrity and Respect. Unique Hotels attract Unique People. If you are passionate about being your best self, doing the right thing, bringing your natural smile and having fun, then we hope you become a member of our LaPlaya Family. LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness: LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to this effort. LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. The OFFER: In return, you are rewarded with a competitive compensation package including medical/dental/vision/LTD/STD and life insurance benefits, PTO, 401k, complimentary meals, Resort discounts, flexible scheduling, company provided training and certifications, tuition reimbursement and much more. Come and be a part of the excitement and spend every day in sunny paradise! Salary Description $130K to $135K plus bonus incentive