Assistant Director of Engineering

Position Objective

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Assistant Director will directly supervise employees in the Engineering Department. This position will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. The Assistant Director shall also perform the duties and responsibilities of the Director in his/her absence as well as those of the Engineers they supervises. Maintains and contributes to a positive work environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide guest service in a positive and helpful manner. 
• Coordinate and inspect routine maintenance in guest rooms such as filter changes; radio, television, and telephone installation; and furniture, wall, tile, and plumbing fixture repair. 
• Direct workers in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and repair.
• Keep Director of Engineering promptly and fully informed on all problems or unusual matters of significance so prompt corrective action can be taken.
• Assist Engineers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment. 
• Direct workers in dismantling, assembling, and installing equipment. 
• Maintain a spare parts inventory and order parts and supplies using correct procedures. 
• Assist Engineers through interpretation of specifications, blueprints and work orders. 
• Enforce OSHA, federal, state and local safety regulations. 
• Recommend measures to improve work methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency and safety of shop, department, or work crew. 
• Estimate labor requirements and establish work procedures to meet completion schedules.
• Conduct required rounds, read meters and gauges, and perform preventive maintenance to extend life of hotel assets. Research information on unfamiliar equipment before attempting repairs. 
• Confers with other managers and executives to coordinate activities of individual departments. 
•  Follows and supports Service Commitment and Core Values. Clean and care for work area, tools, and equipment as well as picking up and removing trash throughout the entire facility and grounds.
• Responsible for the efficient use of consumable energy products such as electricity, domestic water, and propane

Education/Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; 
• Three to five year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Knowledge & Skills

• Be able to read and interpret blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, safety rules, and procedure manuals. 
• Be able to safely use hand and power tools. 
• Be able to use communication equipment such as radios, and phones; and, be able to communicate effectively through written routine reports and correspondence as well as to speak effectively before managers, clients, employees and the general public. 
• Be able to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; and to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry. 
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions as well as solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

• Most work tasks are performed indoors.   Temperature generally is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10ºF) and boiler rooms (+110°F), possibly for one hour or more.
• The worker is subject to noise:  there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the surrounding noise level.
• The worker is subject to vibration:  exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
• The worker is subject to hazards:  includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions:   one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin:  fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• The worker is subject to oils:  there is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
• Machine operators: (without inspection), Mechanics, skilled trades people.  Works with lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach.  Also, mechanics and skilled trades people and those who do work of a non-repetitive in nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the hotel on a timely basis. 
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks occasionally.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.  
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally. 
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment. 

Salamander Collection is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Salamander is a drug-free workplace and participant in E-Verify.