Assistant Manager - Engineering
Salary not disclosedPosted 1 day ago
Closes in 30 days
About the company
Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort operates under Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of the Marriott International portfolio. Sheraton has been a place to gather and connect since 1937 and operates in more than 400 communities around the world.
About the role
This role supports the Director of Engineering in overseeing the resort's building maintenance operations, including budgets, capital expenditures, preventative maintenance, and energy conservation. The Assistant Manager steps in to supervise the Engineering department and related areas in the Director's absence. The position covers maintenance of guestrooms, public spaces, restaurants, grounds, property vehicles, and recreational facilities, along with coordinating contractor bids and scopes of work. It also involves supervising engineering staff, assigning and tracking work orders, developing and enforcing maintenance policies and safety compliance, and carrying out HR activities such as interviewing, training, and appraising direct reports. The role has a lead part in the property's emergency response team and safety/security inspections.
Key responsibilities
- Assists the department head in managing the budget, capital expenditures, preventative maintenance, and energy conservation.
- Maintains the entire hotel facility, related equipment, and overall cleanliness of the property, with particular attention to safety, security, and asset protection.
- Verifies all maintenance work orders and repairs are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Oversees and assists with maintenance of grounds, guestrooms, public spaces, restaurants, property vehicles, and recreational facilities.
- Manages scheduled maintenance and special projects, and coordinates project bids, costs, and scopes of work with contractors/subcontractors.
- Supervises Engineering and related areas in the absence of the Director of Engineering.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates maintenance policies and procedures, and verifies team compliance with OSHA and safety regulations.
- Interviews, selects, trains, and appraises engineering employees, and conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports.
About the successful candidate
- 4 years of experience in electrical and mechanical engineering, facilities maintenance, operations management, or a related professional area.
- Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Plumbing, or a related major plus 2 years of relevant experience.
- Able to manage change, communicate clearly, and interpret verbal and non-verbal cues.
- Capable of breaking down complex issues, evaluating alternatives, and gaining agreement on key decisions.
- Experienced in fostering teamwork, setting high standards, and prioritizing work requirements.
- Skilled in building trust and relationships with coworkers and customers while meeting service standards.
- Knowledgeable in landscaping equipment operation and maintenance, purchasing and materials management, and capital budget preparation.
- Basic computer skills and strong mathematical and reading/writing reasoning abilities.