Engineering assistant Jobs in Buffalo, NY

The award-winning Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER invites you to experience the city like never before. Boasting an unparalleled downtown location within the LECOM HARBORCENTER complex, our hotel is steps away from Buffalo, New York's most popular attractions - from KeyBank Center to the nightlife and events of Canalside. Intuitively designed rooms and suites include local artwork, platform beds, spa-inspired bathrooms and terrific views. Panorama on Seven, our hotel restaurant, offers seasonal American cuisine, waterfront views and hand crafted cocktails. Additional facilities for your downtown visit include a fully-equipped fitness center; we also feature 6,000 square feet of event space, accompanied by comprehensive planning and catering services. And whether you're here for business or on vacation, you'll be thrilled with our location in the heart of the city's flourishing downtown district; there are countless things to do and see around here, and the Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER places them at your doorstep.

Shaner has an immediate opportunity for a Engineering Supervisor to join our team at our Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER hotel located in Buffalo, NY.

The Engineering Supervisor will be responsible for all aspects of the engineering department to include the proper operation, maintenance, preventative maintenance and repair of all heating ventilation, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment. The selected candidate must develop, coordinate, and monitor a maintenance program to ensure safety, security and comfort to all team members and guests. Tasks also include leadership, training and supervising of all engineering/security associates in accordance with the standards of Shaner Hotels and Marriott.

Description:

• Ensures compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Engineering Department:
• Maintains facility and grounds quality based on hotel, Shaner, and Franchise specifications.
• Establishes, maintains, and trains standards and procedures for operations and safe working conditions in the department.
• Ensure the proper operation, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of all heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment.
• Develop and implement an inspection and preventive maintenance program of all building, equipment, and guest rooms, including the training of the Engineering staff on the management of such a program. Including written documentation of work performed.
• Responsible for responding and handling all engineering and emergency related issues.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensures communication with Chief Engineer,General Manager, all other Department Managers, and Engineering Staff
• Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Be familiar with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond accurately to any guest inquiry.
• Assist Chief Engineer with weekly schedule.
• Assist Chief Engineer with conducting departmental meetings.
• Follow up on projects and assignments given by the General Manager.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company’s business operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25 per hour

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 8 Paid holidays
• Marriott Hotel Discounts
• 2 Complimentary night hotel stays per year at any Shaner Hotel property
• 1 Complimentary meal per shift worked
• Located on bus and metro routes.

High school or equivalent education. Bachelor's degree or related technical school degree is preferred. * A minimum of 2 years' experience in hotel, hospital or building maintenance, preferably 1 year in a supervisory capacity. * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. * Ability to supervise situations and accomplish goals on a timely basis. * HVAC and CPR Certification are preferred. * Training in refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical is a must.