Director of Facilities

The Director of Facilities is responsible for the operation, repair and maintenance of all buildings, machinery and equipment of the property. The position will develop, coordinate and monitor all guest rooms, public spaces, equipment, and PM programs to ensure the reliability, safety, and comfort of all staff and guests.

Requirements

• Lead and execute all engineering and maintenance efforts.
• Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive business plan that defines the hotel engineering objectives.
• Responsible for overall management of Preventative Maintenance Program, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatments, pneumatics, control systems, water systems, boilers, refrigeration, compressors, etc.
• Responsible for energy management of property.
• Responsible for overseeing capital construction and major maintenance projects.
• Establish and stay current on all safety and sanitation policies and procedures that impact the property.
• Establish relationships with vendors and monitor vendors to assure quality, delivery, warranties, upgrades, etc. are consistently utilized.
• Work closely with vendors to assure proper pricing, delivery and maintenance.
• Implement OSHA and ADA programs to ensure compliance.
• Create and manage Lock out/Tag out program.
• Consistently monitor the performance of employees on an on-going basis and provide feedback.
• Reward, discipline and document employee performance and provide timely counseling.
• Address employee complaints and resolve problems.
• Properly handle all administrative work with regard to interviewing, hiring, performance appraisals and terminations of staff.
• Maintain efficiency in the operation of the staff in a high standard of quality of service and courtesy, bringing total satisfaction to our guests and the hotel.
• Maintain close control and inventory of uniforms, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepare and post weekly schedules in accordance to guest needs and staff availability.
• Have a thorough knowledge of hotel fire regulations and policy, accident reports, safety programs, and what the direct duties are in relation to each; ensure that all associates are properly trained in these procedures.
• Implement proper training program and control the training of the staff to top efficiency and in accordance with policies and standard operation procedures.
• As Fire Safety Director, assist in training of fire brigade and deputy fire safety directors.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings with Human Resources
• Facilitate new hire training, departmental training modules; continually monitor, evaluate, and revise training content to reflect changes in the process; address the needs identified by associates.
• Accountable for the financial performance of the department.
• Create annual Capex budget and operating budget.
• Obtain property design and as-built drawings, specifications, submittal documents, testing & balance reports, commission documents, O&M manuals and warranty information for all equipment and systems.
• Obtain application registrations, certificates and permits and set up renewal monitoring program.
• Monitor departmental, payroll and supply expenses in accordance with budgetary goals.
• Be familiar with the operating procedures of all other areas of the hotel, cooperating fully and in a friendly manner with those areas to assure customer satisfaction.
• Follow supervisor’s instructions and complete other duties as directed or assigned.