Engineering Manager

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About Our Company

We are experts in lifestyle, boutique hotels. We create memories, bring dreams to life, and deliver unmatched perfection around every corner. From the moment of arrival, guests are met with personalized and thoughtful service. This is where you can be yourself and truly succeed. Join our team of innovators!

About Le Meridien St Louis Clayton

Le Meriden St. Louis – Clayton is where the creative-minded, the culture seekers, and those who live to savor the moment unlock the destination of St. Louis. This Clayton hotel is more than a typical hotel stay; it is an experience. Located in the epicenter of the chic Clayton business district, minutes from Forest Park, downtown Saint Louis, and WashU, this luxurious hotel celebrates art through an effortless blend of simplicity and comfort with style and detail. Immerse yourself in the culture and events during our year-round rooftop activations or take yourself on an exquisite culinary journey at our on-site French-inspired restaurant, Café La Vie. Our guests appreciate our thoughtfully designed guest rooms with views of the local area and our world-class amenities, including our state-of-the-art fitness center featuring Peloton. There is no better place to gather than in our over 17,000 square feet of stylish event space. Join us in this genuine journey while you are in St. Louis - Clayton

You should join our team if you believe...

· That people come first and that our curators are the driving force behind our success.

· That great service is at the heart of hospitality.

· That you inspire to exceed the expectations of every guest.

· It's empowering to exercise creativity and collaboration.

· In joining an organization that cares about and supports your career growth and development.

A Hotel Maintenance Manager oversees all maintenance operations within the hotel, ensuring the property remains safe, functional, and visually appealing. This role manages a team of maintenance curators, coordinates preventive maintenance programs, and partners with hotel leadership to support an exceptional guest experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee daily maintenance activities and work orders across guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house, and hotel grounds.

· Lead projects assigned by Chief Engineer

· Assign room, mechanical, equipment, and building preventative maintenance to the engineering curators and conduct inspections to ensure that preventative maintenance is completed to hotel and brand standard.

• · Supervise, train, and mentor engineering curators and communicate any performance issues to Chief Engineer.

· Ensure accurate records of repairs and inspections are being completed.

· Manager vendor relationships for specialized repairs, inspections, and service contracts.

• Manage the hotel's pool, including ensuring it is cleaned daily, in full working order, adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters, and completing maintenance request forms and record logs.
• Work closely with housekeeping, front desk, and operations to prioritize maintenance needs.
• Communicate effectively with hotel leadership regarding project status, risks, and recommendations.
• Assist the Chief Engineer with schedule creation and payroll.
• Respond in a courteous manner to all guest questions, complaints, and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.
• Remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity. Plan and implement detailed steps by using experienced judgment and discretion.
• Operation of heavy machinery.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis for any shift including nights, overnights, and weekends.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
• Prior experience in hotel or commercial facility maintenance
• Possess/Able to obtain Certified Pool Operator Certification
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Positive attitude with a ‘team’ mentality
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems under pressure
• Ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations and respond in a calm manner.
• Ability to handle guest issues in a professional and tactful manner
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to climb, stand, walk for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to routinely lift/push/pull up to 75 lbs

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