Engineering Lead - Lodgeworks

Engineering Lead | JOB DESCRIPTION

LodgeWorks is actively hiring for a Engineering Lead

Who we are

LodgeWorks is a privately held hotel development and management company. While our name isn't on the hotels themselves, our extraordinary culture is at the heart of our 18 hotels — including our award-winning Archer Hotel boutique collection and our portfolio of other great brands with familiar names, such as Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Aloft, Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton Inn.

We're thrilled to be considered industry innovators with a rich 35+ year history. Yet, what we are most proud of is the strong family culture we have developed and maintained while growing to 950+ employees nationwide. At LodgeWorks, hospitality is more than just the industry in which we work; it defines everything we do. Maybe it's because we're grounded in Midwestern hospitality (our home office is in Wichita, Kansas, while our hotels are scattered across the U.S.). Or maybe it's because we actively work to make hospitality (with each other, our guests, our clients and partners) the foundation upon which everything is built.

Job overview

The Lead Maintenance Engineer is responsible for assisting with the operation maintenance service and repair of equipment as assigned. Directs and supervises the Maintenance staff as requested by Chief Engineer and/or General Manager.

Responsible for all day-to-day operations of the maintenance department and overseeing the successful completion of maintenance and daily assigned tasks. They are also responsible for participating in the preventative maintenance program handling guest requests and other work orders as assigned.

In addition, the Engineering Lead assists the Chief Engineer with completing frequent safety checks and quarterly checklists with the expectation of being proactive and finding and correcting any would-be issue before it becomes an issue.

Your Day-to Day

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in attentive, friendly, courteous and servie-oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with LodgeWorks standards as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain the physical structure and grounds of the hotel property in like-new condition, including landscaping, walkways, pool area.
• Ensure that all maintenance requests are completed in a timely manner, help manage improvement projects and develop preventative maintenance programs.
• Train and supervise Engineering staff and coordinate scheduling.
• Handle maintenance items in-house whenever possible, and employ outside vendors rather than endangering self, employees or hotel property.
• Use two-way radios, telephones, general office equipment and various types of maintenance equipment.
• Help manage operation of the engineering department to ensure compliance with company standards, safety rules and health and sanitation regulations.
• Ensure the mechanical status of the property and maintenance equipment.
• Maintain all compliance standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Be familiar with LodgeWorks/Brand policies and hotel rules, as well as hotel terminology.
• Help implement emergency projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensure that pool and spa are in compliance with area health codes.
• Participate in Safety Committee meetings and help coordinate fire drills and the training of all employees on safety procedures.
• Maintain/ train key control systems and procedures on property.
• Attend meetings as required by management.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure that adequate supplies are on hand to provide top-quality guest services.
• Assist in any other task or duties as requested by management.

Who you are

• A team player with a heart for hospitality.
• A long-term thinker.
• Customer-focused, with guests, clients and employees at the forefront of your thinking.
• Nimble and able to adapt to change quickly.
• Aware that a good reputation is a huge asset to a hotel and committed to being a representative of that great reputation.
• An excellent communicator.
• Naturally curious and value listening to solve problems.
• Comfortable following directions, guidelines and work objectives.
• Capable of exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally.
• Capable of standing for an entire shift or for an extended amount of time.
• Capable of reaching overhead, utilizing both hands, leaning over, stooping and kneeling.
• A plus: Practiced, with six months' related experience in hospitality industry.
• A must: Eager to be part of a great work culture and team.

Benefits

We are proud to offer competitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees:

• PTO
• Hotel & Restaurant discounts available at select LodgeWorks properties
• Health, vision + dental benefits
• 401K plans with matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Short Term – Long Term Disability (company sponsored)
• Referral bonuses
• Flexible Spending Accounts

LodgeWorks is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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