Area Engineering Manager

As a member of the Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach team, you'll have the chance to provide top-notch service to our discerning guests, work in a collaborative and inclusive team, and be a part of a world-class Hilton brand. Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.

Property Description

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa, nestled along the stunning coastline of Carlsbad, California, is looking for talented individuals to join our team! As a job applicant, you'll have the opportunity to work in a luxurious beachfront resort that offers unparalleled hospitality experiences. With positions available in front desk, housekeeping, food and beverage, spa, and more, there are abundant opportunities for career growth and advancement. Our resort boasts breathtaking ocean views, modern amenities, and a serene atmosphere, creating a truly exceptional work environment. As a member of the Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach team, you'll have the chance to provide top-notch service to our discerning guests, work in a collaborative and inclusive team, and be a part of a world-class Hilton brand. Join us in creating memorable experiences and become a valued member of our team at Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa!

Overview

Area Engineering Manager maintains high morale for engineering; teach engineering staff how to maintain and repair equipment; solicit suggestions or input from other members of the engineering team; coach or counsel team members effectively; staff consistently achieves standards for the department; discuss problems with employees as they come up; understand the hotel's human resources policies and procedures; treat all employees fairly; use appropriate staffing levels for work demand; promotes hotel service standards and policies. This role will have oversight of Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach and Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach.

Responsibilities

• Constantly assist in administering outside engineering vendor contracts.

• Constantly. Assist in establishing, implementing, maintaining preventative maintenance schedule.

• Constantly. Assist in monitoring and controlling parts and labor expenditures.

• Constantly. Assist in selecting, training, supervising, developing, disciplining, and counseling employees according to Davidson policies and procedures.

• Constantly. Communicate with supervisor regarding all aspects of engineering operations.

• Constantly demonstrate positive leadership characteristics that inspire employees to meet and exceed standards.

• Constantly. Direct and maintain all record keeping process and systems.

• Constantly. Ensure all life systems are operational and meet all requirements.

• Constantly. Fulfill risk control duties as assigned.

• Constantly. Implement safety, EPA, HazCom procedures in department.

• Constantly. Inspect and document physical plant, equipment, hazards, systems, and general engineering operation.

• Constantly. Maintain work areas clean and organized.

• Constantly. Maintain documentation.

• Constantly. Promote employee empowerment.

• Constantly. Report all unsafe conditions immediately.

• Constantly. Respond to all life system alarms.

• Frequently assist in prioritizing all work requests to ensure proper handling of guest issues, staff concerns, and internal hotel challenges.

• Frequently. Complete other duties assigned by supervisor to include cross training.

• Frequently. Order and receive all supplies, materials, maintain all purchase orders, budgetary data.

• Frequently. Perform in the capacity of any position supervised.

• Occasionally. Assist in conducting performance appraisals.

• Occasionally. Attend all mandatory meetings.

Qualifications

• Read, write, speak and understand English fluently.

• 3-5 years of hotel, institutional, or HVAC systems experience.

• Refrigeration, HVAC certification or journeyman level experience.

• 2-3 years of previous management or supervisory experience.

• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, life safety systems, preventative maintenance systems and all related engineering disciplines.

• Basic computer skills, administrative skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with public and other employees.

• No employee will pose a direct threat to the health/safety of self or others.

• Meet minimum age requirement of jurisdiction.

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial mana