Director of Engineering

Salary Range: $120,000-$125,000

BENEFITS:

• Medical (Anthem)
• Dental (Aetna)
• Vision (VSP) and Life (The Hartford)
• Voluntary Benefits including Accidental, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life (The Hartford)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Short & Long Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Benefits with 4% match and immediate 100% vesting (Transamerica)
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Pay (Seattle PSST)
• Wellness Works Program
• Education Assistance Program
• $10 meal credit/ Day worked
• Commuter - 40% subsidized
• Room Discounts with any Marriott Brand Hotel (31 different brand globally)
• Additional Room Discounts for select hotels within portfolio
• Two pairs of slip resistant shoes a year

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must have 5 years' maintenance experience and 3 years' supervisory experience.
• Must have 2 years' Chief experience in a similar capacity hotel
• Must possess a Boiler Level 4 License
• Birchstreet experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Staff Management
  
  
  
  • Hold a pre-shift meeting with staff prior to reporting to stations.
  • Be prepared for each daily activity and review any variations with management and staff.
  • Work shifts are covered with adequate staff, ensure correct staffing during peak periods and high occupancy.
  • Communicate daily with department managers and MOD to assure consistency and pass on pertinent information.
  • Consistently monitor the performance of associates on an on-going basis and provide feedback. Reward, discipline and document associate performance and provide timely counseling. Address associate complaints and resolve problems.
  • Supervise the staff and handle any associate situation.
  • Properly handle all administrative work with regard to interviewing, hiring, performance appraisals and terminations of staff.
  • Select qualified, goal and service-oriented individuals and develop these individuals with clear guidelines to associates.
  • Ensure staff is properly groomed and uniformed at all times.
  • Ensure work area cleanliness is maintained at all times.
  • 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.
  • Conduct frequent hospitality audits to ensure the staff are conducting themselves in the manner appropriate for the department.
  • Maintain a complete and accurate set of logs.
  • Prepare and submit accident or injury reports when needed.
  • Be a Team Player and encourage the teamwork attitude among staff.
  • Ensure all guests who experience a problem receive an appropriate response, any promised compensation is delivered, and an appropriate follow up in a timely and professional manner.
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Hotel policy and applicable laws.
  • Plan, assign and direct work of associates.
  • Prepare payroll.
  • Promote open channels of communication between all hotel departments.
  
  
  
  
• Training
  
  
  
  • Ensure all associates are safety conscious and trained in safe work practices.
  • 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 [BRAND] policies.
  • Facilitate new hire training.
  • Facilitate departmental training modules; continually monitor, evaluate, and revise training content to reflect changes in the process; address the needs identified by associates.
  
  
  
  
• ADMINISTRATIVE
  
  
  
  • Accountable for the financial performance of the department.
  • Prepare and control hotel budget for the department.
  • Monitor departmental, payroll and supply expenses in accordance with budgetary goals.
  • Holds department meetings and attends inter-departmental meetings.
  • Conduct inspections of work areas regularly and address items that need attention.
  • 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.
  • Route associate commendations received from guests to the person responsible for assembling the daily packet.
  • Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities.
  • Determine the requirements for and the follow up on special groups, VIPs, etc.
  • Follow supervisor's instructions and completes other duties as directed or assigned.
  • Ability to successfully lead all city/state inspections with knowledge of all expectations
  
  
  
  
• MAINTENANCE
  
  
  
  • Strong technical skills in HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, etc.
  • Familiar with chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatments, pneumatics, control systems, water systems, boilers, refrigeration, compressors, etc.
  • Strong energy management background.
  • Responsible for overseeing capital construction and major maintenance projects.
  • 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.
  • Maintain and refine the preventative maintenance program.
  • Obtain competitive bids for all supplies and work orders.
  • Implement OSHA and ADA guidelines and programs.
  • Assist staff with guest room calls for minor and major repairs.
  • Conducts equipment repairs on HVAC, Laundry, Kitchen equipment, etc.
  • Maintenance of all Fire Life Safety Systems on property
  
  
  
  

Astra Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to Deanne Shawley at deanne.shawley@astrahotelseattle.com or call (206) 348-3125 to let us know the nature of your request.