Assistant Director of Engineering- Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace

Job description

Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace is looking to welcome an Assistant Director of Engineering to the team! 

Our hotel, which is steps away from Disney Springs, features 1,011 guest rooms, over 145,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. We have a pool, lazy river, and fitness center!

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a hotel Engineering leadership role. Proven ability to lead and develop a team of 20+ employees. Hands on experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC and refrigeration. Union experience preferred. 

Shift Pattern:  Full Availability and Flexibility with all shifts throughout the week. 

The Benefits  – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Workplace by Great Place to Work & Fortune.

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

·  Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
·  Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
·  Mental Health Resources
·  Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)  
·  Go Hilton travel discount program
·  Supportive parental leave
·  Matching 401(k)
·  Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
·  Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)
·  Career growth and development
·  Team Member Resource Groups
·  Recognition and rewards programs

*Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

What will I be doing?

As Assistant Director of Engineering, you would be responsible for assisting the Director in overseeing the functionality and safety of the facility to protect the well-being of all guests and team members in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

·  Assist in directing and overseeing the functionality and safety of the facility, including, but not limited to, physical buildings, mechanical equipment, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, life safety systems and grounds according to federal, state and local regulations
·  Conduct facility inspections and direct general construction and the installation, maintenance and repair of all electrical, mechanical and architectural systems throughout the facility to ensure operational efficiency and safety
·  Assign, verify and document completion of all routine maintenance and repairs in the property maintenance management system
·  Communicates with city/county/state officials to ensure the proper maintenance of permits and licenses, to coordinate required inspections and to ensure full compliance with codes, regulations and safety standards
·  Assists in the execution of capital projects and property rehabilitations.
·  Assist in monitoring and developing team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations, providing professional development and delivering recognition and reward
·  Recruit, interview and train team members
·  Acts in absence of the Director
·  Leads special projects, as needed

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

·  Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
·  Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
·  Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
·  Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
·  Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
·  Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

·  Quality
·  Productivity
·  Dependability
·  Customer Focus
·  Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands .  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!