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Engineering Manager

Hyatt, Palm Springs, California, United States, 92292

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Description:

Thompson Palm Springs is currently recruiting for an Engineering Manager!

Thompson Palm Springs has quickly become the desert's most exciting lifestyle hotel tailored to influential locals, sophisticated globetrotters, VIP gatherings and social events. Situated at the heart of the city's iconic Palm Canyon Drive, the hotel includes 168 bungalow-inspired guest rooms and suites coupled with our 8,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, plus unique outdoor venues.Thompson Palm Springs is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place where careers are made and talent opens doors to exciting opportunities in the hospitality industry worldwide. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

Job Overview

An Engineering Manager will be responsible for shift coverage and therefore must possess strong trouble-shooting skills in all areas of maintenance in guest rooms, meeting space, and front of the house areas, as well as back of house areas including kitchen, laundry, electrical, mechanical and HVAC systems, using a windows-based computer system. Ability to read blue prints and schematics is also required. A minimum of 5-years building maintenance experience is required, with hotel experience preferred. A strong working knowledge of all major building systems, including life-safety systems, is required for this position. Good communication skills are necessary. Additionally, this position requires strong leadership skills, and a willingness to work different shifts as the demands of business dictates.

Wage Information:

The salary range for this position is$68,640 to $78,700. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, including experience, qualifications and education.

Essential Responsibilities

Conducting walk-throughs and assessing the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment

Ensure that all projects, routine maintenance, repairs, and replacement projects are completed in a timely fashion and according to applicable codes

Obtain and present cost-effective proposals for maintaining or repairing all systems throughout the hotel

Perform / Delegate guest response and preventive maintenance work orders as assigned

Schedule work in accordance with preventive maintenance program in rooms and public space with all other departments to ensure limited guest impact

Ensure that all Life Safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested, and certified per code and any applicable brand standards

Assisting critical situations (fire, natural disasters, major mechanical malfunctions, etc) and performing duties as assigned

Maintaining effective preventative maintenance and work order programs through the utilization of electronic systems (PM Works, or brand specific programs)

Organize / inventory materials, tools, and equipment to perform daily assignments

Always maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area

Maintain the proper use, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of all tools

Handle chemicals for designated uses/surfaces in accordance with Safety Data Sheets

Ensure key security program is in place and adhered to

Continue to assist in writing / creating SOPs for the Engineering / Security as needed

Understanding all computer systems such as but not limited to, Hotsos, Emaint by Fluke, Sova, Saflok, Keywatcher, Kinetic Global, BMS, ELSAFE, Lighting systems, Utility readings, and Cameras

Assisting in employee conversations and building relationships with both Engineering and Security

Assist with training / onboarding new and current staff

Working hands on with staff to ensure they are doing things properly

Assist in day-to-day operations from running standup meetings, attending meetings with or without clients, to covering for anything that would be needed in the event that the DOE are not onsite

Maintain property grounds

Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred.

Higher level of training preferred.

Ability to follow all safety procedures/standards are able to recognize and act in emergency situations.

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years building maintenance experience is required, with hotel experience preferred.

Supervisor/Management experience preferred

Interaction/Skill Set:

Ability to be under and follow directions and perform job functions with limited supervision.

Read, write, and speak English fluently.

Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other colleagues.

Work Environment

Availability to work varying shifts to include overnight, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

OSHA laws require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties that have the potential of risk to your health safety. Proper clothing and safety equipment (gloves, safety shoes, back belt etc.) must be worn. Colleagues will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE. The hotel requires the required PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damages or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your supervisor/manager.

Flexibility to respond to a variety of different work situations.

Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.

Crouching, stopping, twisting, reaching, extension, fingering/feeling, lifting.

Why work for Thompson Palm Springs?

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance eligibility after 30 days of employment

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Compassionate Leave

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

401k Retirement Savings Plan & Company Match

Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance Program

Free & Discounted Hotel Rooms at Hyatt Hotels around the World!

Tuition & Wellness Reimbursement

Our Vales: Empathy | Integrity | Respect | Inclusion | Experimentation | Wellbeing

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Qualifications:

Primary Location:

US-CA-Palm Springs

Organization:

Thompson Palm Springs

Pay Basis:

Yearly

Job Level:

Full-time

Job:

Engineering/Facility Maintenance

Req ID:

PAL001167

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.