Engineering Manager - Signing/Retention Bonus $3000

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Located on the shores of Lake Washington, Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport, a recent AAA Four Diamond and Best of Housekeeping award winner, perfectly combines the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest with modern amenities.  Enjoy close proximity access to Sea-Tac International Airport, downtown Seattle and Bellevue, Mount Rainier National Park, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, and more.  Explore the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, then return to your comfortable room in Renton.

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 $67,725 to $86,600. The starting salary for this position will be between $67,725-$73,000. 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 ADOE / 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.

Benefits & Perks:

As a colleague, we have you covered with awesome benefits and perks! Some of those include:

• Free Uniforms and Cleaning of your Uniform
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance after 30 days of employment
• Paid Vacation, sick leave and up to 2 floating holidays
• 401(k)
• Paid Family Bonding Time
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition and Wellness Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Referral Bonuses
• Discounted room nights and Friends and Family discounts at any participating Hyatt location starting on your first day of employment
• Up to 12 complimentary rooms at any participating Hyatt location after 30 days of service
• Free colleague meals during shift

Unlimited growth potential with Hyatt. Ability to relocate for advancement opportunities in the future.

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