Area Preventive Maintenance Manager
Highgate Hotels
- Las Vegas, NV
- Contract
- Full-time
- Manages the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, and electrical systems per Standard Operating Procedures.
- Manage an efficient full preventive maintenance program.
- Plan, schedule, and evaluate preventative maintenance programs, by prioritizing items that affect life safety/risk management.
- Develop and manage the departmental budget for the preventative maintenance program for each hotel, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial targets
- Forecast future maintenance needs and capital expenditures, providing recommendations for budget adjustments
- Address potential areas of concern and present solutions proactively.
- Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.
- Provide an inventory of parts, supplies, tools, and materials for the department.
- Solicit, administer, and evaluate all sub-contract work.
- Manage distribution of repair work orders.
- Assess work performed, workmanship, accuracy, and scope of work accomplished by maintenance associates
- Lead the hiring process for preventive maintenance associates, ensuring the selection of qualified candidates
- Manage progressive disciplinary corrective measures in partnership with senior leadership and Human Resources.
- Maintain accurate logs and records for all areas of responsibility.
- Adhere to all emergency procedures (fire, severe weather, bomb threats, guest accidents/illness, etc.).
- Maintain all hotel emergency systems and standards.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as they relate to hotels, guests, and associates.
- Implement and maintain the OSHA Hazcom program and OSHA Lockout/Tagout program as required by law.
- Candidate must have a minimum of Five (5) years experience in a hotel or resort Engineering Department leadership role.
- Working knowledge of a preventive maintenance system and/or hotel work order system
- Strong communication skills and the ability to train, motivate and develop associates.
- Able to communicate accurately and effectively in verbal and written form with guests and associates
- Able to safely climb ladders and stairs.
- Understand and efficiently operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and boiler systems.
- Stand/ walk for long periods of time.
- Lift up to 50lbs, climb, bend stoop, twist, and reach to quickly and easily handle test equipment, hand tools, key, etc.
- Read and understand test equipment, measuring devices, blueprints, and schematic drawings.