Director of Facilities

Department:  Hotel Spero & Jasper’s Restaurant          

Job Title: Director of Engineering 

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Overview: The Director of Facilities will be responsible for the overall maintenance operations of the hotel and restaurant including effectively leading the maintenance department, managing projects and repairs, assisting safety training, and more.

Reports to: Hotel Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinates all property repairs and projects

Responsible for Preventative Maintenance Program

Oversee major/minor electrical repairs such as: lamps, small appliances, removal or placement of telephones, etc.

Confirm the maintenance of "Life Safety" system: a) fire alarms and sprinkler system, b) pull stations, c) inspection and repair of hoses, d) test fire exits, e) check and repair smoke detectors and fire doors, f) test all fire ladders, g) observe for fire safety and safety plan

Schedule major/minor carpentry repairs such as: door/window moldings, banisters and furniture as needed

Maintain hotel's electronic lock system

Schedule major/minor door and lock repairs such as: hinge replacements, replacement of broken locks and maintenance of key inventory, etc. as needed.

Oversee major/minor maintenance and repairs on boilers, heaters, pumps, chillers, valves, fans, compressors, water softener, motors, etc., as required and certified

Monitor elevator maintenance schedule

Ensure minor repairs to the boiler to include: preventative maintenance checklist, cleaning filters, checking pumps and circulating oil/grease, checking temperature, replacement of couplings and thermostat when necessary, etc.

Maintain and repair hotel equipment such as: vacuums, floor polishers/carpet shampooers, maid carts, etc.

Ensure functionality of HVAC systems to include: replacement or repair of switches, fan motors, thermostats, etc.

Maintain supply of parts and repair tools

Schedule staff to ensure responsiveness to maintenance requests from hotel guests

Use proper safety measures when operating any equipment, according to OSHA regulations and hotel requirements.

Respond to other duties as assigned by Director of Rooms & General Manager

Successful completion of the training/certification process

Manage and develop Maintenance team

Responds to all emergency situations immediately

Qualifications/Skills:

Minimum 3 years prior experience as the head of engineer preferably in a hotel/resort environment

Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Software, Guestware, Micros POS, and Hotel PMS systems is preferred

Knowledge of proper equipment usage and repair

Ability to read blueprints/schematics

High School graduate or equivalent vocational training

Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English (speak, read, write) with guests, co-workers and management to their understanding

Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision

4 or more years prior experience in maintenance/engineering specific to electrical, plumbing and carpentry repair

Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance

Ability to work flexible schedule (AM, PM, Overnight, Weekends & Holidays)

Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public

Renovation experience is a plus

San Francisco Life Safety knowledge and certification preferred

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

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