Job Description:
Join us as the Director of Engineering at the highly anticipated
Rhyland Hotel, set to open this summer in vibrant Flushing, NY. This
is a unique opportunity to lead our engineering and maintenance team
from pre-opening through the exciting journey of establishing
operational excellence. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring our
state-of-the-art facilities run seamlessly, creating a safe,
welcoming, and exceptional environment for our guests and associates
alike. If you're an experienced hospitality engineering leader who
thrives on building systems, developing teams, and delivering
outstanding guest experiences, we want you at the heart of our Rhyland
Hotel team!
Why Join The Rhyland Hotel?
Prime Location: Situated in Flushing, a bustling hub of culture,
dining, and commerce, with easy access to Manhattan and the
surrounding boroughs.
Exciting Opportunity: Be part of the launch of a brand-new hotel,
offering a fresh and modern experience to guests.
Growth Potential: Play a key role in our sales operations, with
opportunities for career development in the hospitality industry.
Essential Functions:
* Independently manages maintenance
personnel to include but not limited to the responsibility of hiring,
training, administering performance reviews, determining wages,
coaching and discipline, termination, and weekly scheduling.
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Responsible for the proper operation and functionality of all
electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, laundry, kitchen,
refrigeration, lighting systems, and all specialized equipment and
systems.
* Performs and delegates property and grounds upkeep
tasks, including painting, tile work, trim work, detailing, light
adjustments, installations, cable/internet assistance, furniture
repair, grout work, recycling and waste management, grounds keeping,
etc.
* Responsible for the pool maintenance, cleanliness, proper
water chemistry and compliance with local department of health.
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Ensure compliance with city, state and /or federal code.
* Review
work orders and complete work by room/guest priorities.
* Ensure
guestrooms, restaurant, and public areas are maintained to company
standard.
* Maintain continuous communication with Front Office
during all shifts to ensure all complaints are addressed.
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Primary liaison with 3rd party trades performing work as
required.
* Assume full responsibility for the condition of the
property in the heart of the house (the infrastructure) as well as all
the public areas.
* Play a lead role in Energy
conservation.
* Cost effective management of equipment purchases
or leasing, service contracts, repair and maintenance agreements, or
sourcing local 3rd party tradesmen.
* Management and achievement
of budgeted capital and repair and maintenance operating costs.
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Develop & maintain preventive maintenance programs for all
guestrooms and equipment.
* Responsible for continuous update of
safety manual and all training for entire company including OSHA
regulations, DOT testing, and Right to Know Law, and NFPA
training.
* Chair of Safety Committee.
* Maintain an
accurate inventory of supplies.
* Ensure the Engineering shop and
office are clean and organized.
* Maintain department checkbook
and code invoices for payment accordingly.
* Oversee all
engineers and maintenance personnel, including participating in the
recruitment, onboarding, orientation, training, assessing/completing
reviews, disciplining, and terminating of employees.
* Address
loss prevention management and security.
* Have a thorough
understanding of fire alarm procedures, emergency evacuation
procedures and all safety related issues. Key liaison with town Fire
Department authorities to work with GM to plan and perform regular
quarterly evacuation drills.
* Maintain all required permits and
licenses for facility.
* Dependent upon the weather, maintain
safe walking areas for all guests and associates (activity required
may include shoveling snow, raking leaves, addressing debris. Must
play the primary role in Snow Removal in winter (including supervising
outside contractor duties).
* Leadership role in curb appeal,
landscaping, and grounds maintenance.
* Ability to adhere to all
HR Personnel standards and maintain a professional work environment
with all Inn associates.
* On call for any emergencies
24/7
* Address each and every guest using the S.E.A.C. method,
with a smile, eye contact, acknowledge their presence in a timely
manner with appropriate greeting, and kindly close.
* Attend all
scheduled meetings and training sessions.
* Understand and
practice all HCH safety and security procedures, including Emergency
Evacuation Procedures, Accident Reporting, Right to Know Law, Written
Information Security Program, Bloodborne Pathogen Procedures,
Anti-Harassment Policy, and Violence in the Workplace Policy.
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Comply with all Hotel and HCH time and attendance policies.
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Comply with all Hotel and HCH uniform, dress code, and appearance standards.
