Engineering Manager

About Caribe Hilton

The Caribe Hilton has welcomed guests since 1949 and has 17 acres of tropical landscaping, nine restaurants, island-inspired rooms, spa, and oceanfront pool complex, all right on the beach. The resort is a short distance from Old San Juan, the vibrant Condado district and the Puerto Rico Convention Center. Featuring a picturesque ocean-side boardwalk, 652 guest rooms and 65,000 square feet of meeting space. Our 10+ team members report to the Director of Property Operations.

About the Role

As Engineering Manager, you are responsible for the effective management of all engineering and maintenance operations within the hotel under the direction of the DOPO, including energy conservation. You are also responsible along the DOPO for the development of the Engineering Team and staying abreast of compliance regulations and procedures in the field of Engineering, as required for hotel standards. Specifically, a Engineering Manager will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

Responsibilities

• In combination with the supervisors, will be responsible to lead the Engineering Team in the day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, including service standards, equipment schedules, and work schedules
• Communicate with Housekeeping to coordinate and prioritize maintenance activities for Guest rooms and public areas
• Develop systems and procedures to ensure the health and safety of Guests and Team Members, as well as the proper conditions for plants, machinery and property
• Work with the DOPO on the preparation of Capital Plan, R&M and utilities budgets for Engineering
• Perform daily checks around the hotel
• Conduct lift emergency release procedures as required
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment within the hotel
• Ensure good relationships are built with internal and external customers
• Ensure that the Maintenance of all hotel fixtures and fittings are in safe condition and take action when any unsafe situations arise
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned by the DOPO
• Work along the DOPO to Identify and introduce environmentally-friendly systems and equipment
• Work with the DOPO to monitor Key Performance Indicators for the Engineering Department and take corrective action, as required, to improve equipment inventory, quality audit, productivity, and other objectives
• Along with the DOPO manage all Team Member related activities, including recruitment, performance management, training, career planning, disciplinary matters, and team motivation

Requirements

• The ideal candidate holds 2+ years experience as an Engineering supervisor/manager across various industries.
• Be reliable, adaptable, have high volume experience, computer knowledge, the willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment and to be able to communicate in Spanish and English and understand the languages.
• Prior union experience a plus!

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

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

Benefits

• Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay

• Medical Insurance Coverage - for you and your family

• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program

• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel

• Parental leave to support new parents

• Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*

• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount

• 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.

Shift Pattern

• Full availability (Weekdays, weekends, holidays) (AM/PM/Overnight)