Job Description

Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company’s business operations.
Delegate daily work assignments and review priorities and special projects.
Schedule and perform work in accordance with preventive maintenance program in rooms, coordinating with the Rooms Division Department.
Ensures final inspection of all engineeringrelated work and execution of all work orders.
Performs engineering staff functions whenever necessary.
Ensures all safety equipment is in compliance and working order with federal quarterly/annual inspections to city, state and codes. Maintain knowledge of hotel safety procedures and ensure application of such.
Handle chemicals for designated uses/surfaces, according to hotel requirements.
Perform emergency equipment and machinery repair as needed.
Maintain the proper use, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of all tools.
Exercise safety precautions when working on equipment (use of safety signs, etc.).
Maintains the engineering department’s annual budget.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities that includes interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of the Engineering department to include the proper operation, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of all heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment. Develop, coordinate, and monitor a maintenance program to ensure the safety, security and comfort of all staff and guests. Assigned responsibility of Safety Committee Chairperson. Supervise, train and manage all Engineering staff.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent; college degree or vocational training a plus.
Any building trade license/certificate from the state of hotel’s operation preferred.
Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Minimum two years’ experience as a hotel maintenance engineer. Supervisory experience preferred.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Knowledge of all mechanical equipment critical to the operation of the building.
Working knowledge of repair and maintenance regarding health codes; plumbing codes; plant equipment; electrical codes; architectural codes; structural codes; blueprints and wiring/plumbing schematics; building code improvement; mechanical and electrical/safety systems construction; national/local fire codes; proper chemical handling and disposal; power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades; local mechanical codes; OSHA codes and best practices.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to interpret manufacturer’s literature for installation, preparation, use and upkeep of various materials and products used throughout the property.
Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
Ability to endure abundant physical movements in carrying out job duties.
Ability to enforce hotel's standards, policies and procedures with staff.
Ability to troubleshoot and use alternatives in emergency situations.
Ability to handle potentially hazardous chemicals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information.

Hampton Inn & Suites Destin

At A Glance

Only steps from the sandy beach and beautiful shoreline of the Gulf of Mexico, the friendly Hampton Inn & Suites Destin, Florida hotel offers easy access to many popular Destin attractions and shopping options. Enjoy a fun day go-karting with the kids at the Track Family Recreation Center, ride the water slides at Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and stroll around Harborwalk Village with its unique waterfront stores, tempting restaurants and live entertainment. Upscale shopping is close by. Just a short drive away, the Destin Commons Shopping Center and Silver Sands Premium Outlets offer over 100 different stores including Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th and Michael Kors.

Every comfortable guest room at this Destin, Florida hotel offers a range of modern amenities and thoughtful touches including a clean and fresh Hampton bed®, an LCD TV, free WiFi and an ergonomic work area. Upgrade to a suite for extra space and amenities.

Join us each morning for Hampton’s free hot breakfast, which includes eggs, waffles and breakfast meat or grab a free Hampton On the Run™ Breakfast Bag, available Monday through Friday, for a quick healthy meal to go. Hold an event in Destin in our flexible meeting room, which features modern A/V equipment and Gulf of Mexico views and stay connected in the free business center. Soak up the Florida sunshine with a swim in the outdoor pool, or work out in the on-site fitness center.