Director of Engineering

Orlando Resort at Championsgate

The Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate is surrounded by 36 holes of championship Orlando golf and 15 acres of recreation, this four-diamond resort is one of the nation's premier golf, meeting and leisure retreats. In addition to walk-out golf, guests may choose to relax in our signature Mokara spa, dine in one of our five restaurants or enjoy 15 acres of pools and recreation activities including the 850-foot lazy river.

Omni Orlando's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate may be your perfect match.

To ensure proper training and supervision of all Engineering personnel and to provide consistent, cost-effective maintenance programs that ensure the Hotels safe and efficient operation.

Essential Job Functions:

Coordinate and operate, in an economical, legal and safe manner, all Heating, Lighting, Power and Repair & Maintenance for the hotel.
• Inspect physical plant and equipment, and shall supervise maintenance and preventative maintenance program of that area.
• Coordinate with other departments all work necessary to maintain general conditions, safety and health standards set forth by hotel policy and legal requirements.
• Interview, hire, counsel, train, and discipline engineering associates, in coordination with the Resort Manager and the Director of Human Resources.
• Directly supervises associates in operation and control of utilities to provide efficient operation of hotel services and comfort to guests.
• Recommend to management possible projects for future capital budgets. Obtain bids, supervise and coordinate contractors in performance of project work.
• Maintain own and hotel's special permits and licenses as required by local authorities.
• Control schedules, staffing and payroll of Engineering associates. Compile staff records, logs utilities and keep Engineering records.
• Report to work as scheduled while following the Time and Attendance Policy.
• Complete any other assignment or duties assigned as needed.
• PM Program for Meeting Rooms, Guest Rooms, Heart of House, Offices.
• Charge Catering/Banquets for electrical work, telephones and banners.
• Conduct room inspections.
• Attend meetings as required. (Rooms Meetings, Operations Meeting, Monthly Staff Meeting, weekly EC Meeting, daily Morning/Evening Stand Up, weekly GM Rap).

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years experience in a management role within the engineering field.
• Must be able to create and manipulate spreadsheets and word documents.
• Knowledge and use of personal protective equipment.
• Able to read blueprints and schematics.
• Must have great communication skills.
• BA/BS in relatable field preferred. Certification in HVAC, EPA, electrical, plumbing is preferred. CPO, CPR and OSHA certifications are required.
• Knowledgeable in safety use for: power tools, general engineering tools and equipment, pool pumps and filtration systems.
• Knowledgeable in ADA requirements, power, water and sewer distribution, blue prints, fire codes and fire protection.
• Ability to provide and carry a cell phone at all times to ensure being able to respond to emergencies at the hotel.
• Demonstrates excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrates understanding and application of management approaches for work direction, motivation, performance management, and disciplinary action.
• Ability to ensure administrative functions and duties are assigned and completed, according to Omni standards, including timekeeping, vendor contracts, and personnel action forms.

Physical Requirements:

• Continuous standing required in varying degrees throughout the day 25 - 30 % of job function.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying of weights up to 25 pounds and occasionally greater, for all hotel equipment and machinery 50 -70% of job function.
• Frequent bending and/or kneeling throughout day for repairs and maintenance of hotel property, equipment an machinery 50% of job function.
• Mobility throughout the hotel, all floors, varying heights and distances. Use of ladders and lifts required at all times - generally 75 - 80% of job function.
• Stairs - up to approximately 210 steps 1% of each day.
• Ladder - up to approximately 20 feet 1% of each day.
• Limited driving on an occasional basis for supplies, equipment, etc. Generally within 20 miles.

Working Environment:

• All areas of the resort (indoors and outdoors).
• Exterior of hotel with exposure to weather conditions.
• Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.
• Exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Tools & Equipment:

• Water treatments, cleaning, degreasers, coil cleaners, paint thinners, gasoline.
• Facemask (chemical testing), goggles approximately 1% or work period (usually 10 hour day).
• Power hand tools (ie. circular saw, drill).
• Telephone, pen/pencil, photo-copying machine, computer, printer.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.