Engineering Manager (Hotel)

Company

Marriott International is the world's leading global hospitality company, offering the most powerful portfolio in the industry. With 10,000 properties across 139 countries and territories, our 30 brands give people more ways to connect, experience and expand their world. Learn about our 30 hotel brands at www.marriott.com/marriott-brands.mi. Find Your World.™

Located in the heart of Auckland's central business district, experience mindful luxury at JW Marriott Auckland. This superb hotel provides the perfect place to unwind and connect with friends and family. Featuring 286 guest rooms including 15 suites, which boast views out over Auckland CBD, be welcomed with warm and genuine service encouraging guests to revitalize mind, body and spirit during their stay.

Job Summary

Reporting into the Chief Engineer, the Engineering Manager

• manages all engineering/maintenance operations, including maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection.
• accounts for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation.
• responsible for maintaining regulatory requirements.
• assists in leading the emergency response team for all facility issues.
• Key Responsibilities

Managing Engineering Operations and Budgets

• Manages the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment and electrical systems.
• Ensures regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety standards.
• Manages and controls heat, light and power and recommends current best methods for energy conservation and economical facility operations.
• Develops specifications and requirements for service contracts and administers such contracts to support building needs.
• Distributes preventive maintenance and repair work orders and monitors timeliness and quality of completion.
• Oversees and directs the maintenance of grounds, guestrooms, public space, restaurants, property vehicles and recreational facilities.
• Develops a long term plan for preventative maintenance and asset protection and overseeing execution of plan.
• Develops project plans in accordance with renovation or new construction needs.
• Contacts contractors for bids and supervising construction to ensure timely completion of projects within budgetary guidelines.
• Builds positive relationships with external customers such as city building/zoning department, fire prevention bureau and vendors.
• Ensures fire crew has complete understanding of all procedures, equipment and alarms.
• Performs monthly property inspection to ensure buildings and grounds are maintained in excellent condition.
• Conducts guest room and common area inspection to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Inspects and evaluates the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of work required.
• Recommends or arranges for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.
• Selects and orders or purchasing new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
• Manages parts and equipment inventory.

Maintaining Property Standards

Ensures building and equipment licenses and certifications are current.

Maintains property life safety systems (fire fighting equipment, sprinkler systems and alarm systems).

Leading Human Resources Function

Utilises interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others - demonstrates honesty and integrity and leads by example;

Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members;

Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviours;

Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills;

Develops specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and accomplish ones work;

Ensures and maintains the productivity level of all Associates;

Provides the leadership, vision, and direction to bring together and prioritise the departmental goals in a way that will be efficient and effective;

Ensures compliance with all hotel policies, standards, and procedures by overseeing, training, and following up with sign offs;

Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations;

Establishes and maintains open and collaborative relationships with Associates and ensures Associates do the same within their team;

Establishes guidelines so Associates understand expectations and parameters.

Experience

Must have at least 1-2 years in a similar role within hotels

High attention to detail

A can do attitude in a fast faced environment

Physically fit

Punctual and well presented

Benefits

Dry cleaning on work clothes

Discounts on hotel rooms including all properties within the Marriott International group, for you and your family & friends

The best hotel training opportunities produced independently by JW Marriott Auckland and internationally recognized training programs by Marriott International.

Discounts on food & beverage across all our hotels

Recognition programs to keep you motivated

Wellbeing & mindfulness programs to ensure you stay healthy

Employee Assistance Program

* Free meals on duty

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.