Chief Engineer - Franchised

Job Number Job Category Engineering & FacilitiesLocation JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa, 1050 Paignton House Road, Muskoka Lakes, ONT, Canada VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-TimeLocated Remotely? NRelocation? YPosition Type Management Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Canadian Niagara Hotels, Inc. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel's employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc. We are looking for a dynamic Director of Engineering to join our team at the JW Marriott The RosseauMuskoka Resort & Spa. This is a critical role within our resort and reports to the Hotel Manager. TheDirector of Engineering is responsible for the leadership and supervision of the maintenance andengineering teams to maintain the resort in accordance with the JW Marriott standards. The key to oursuccess is Guest Satisfaction.The Director of Engineering has overall responsibility for leading the maintenance and engineeringteams to maintain the resort, spa, pools, grounds, water & sewage treatment facilities, and physicalplant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection. They are accountable formanaging the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservationprograms. They will maintain standards and regulatory requirements related to the building operationsand will lead the emergency response team for all facility issues. This individual must be resourceful andan expert at troubleshooting as our resort is in a remote location and requires timely maintenance andrepair if emergencies arise. JOB SUMMARYTECHNICAL AND PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES• Oversees the effective operation of the resort water & sewage treatment plants, and generator, allcapable of servicing the entire resort property.• Manage and troubleshoot problems with HVAC, mechanical, refrigeration, plumbing, water,electrical systems and lighting using the Building Automated System. Recommend and implementappropriate solutions.• Maintain the physical appearance and operational efficiency of the hotel including physical,mechanical, electrical and plumbing.• Ensure property, grounds, physical plant and work areas are maintained to standard and that allsafety equipment and conditions are to code.• Lead the maintenance of the computer aided maintenance system, entering and modifyingequipment data including reviewing and recommending changes to the operating systems,scheduled maintenance, tasks, data and procedures.• Ensure departmental productivity, training, staff issues and communications are implementedproperly and to expected standards, organizational policy and applicable bylaws. This includes staffoperating records and logbooks are up to date.• Monitor, direct and review staff and contractor scope on projects and ensure they are completed ontime and within acceptable budget and standards.• Manage Capital Expenditures and be accountable for these to the Hotel Manager, ManagingDirector and Ownership.• Enter and maintain various data on the facility, including equipment records and utilityconsumption, while providing various statistical and efficiency reports and presentations on the departments purchasing, inventory stock and labour by entering and modifying records.• To maintain department organization through efficient maintenance and associate scheduling andensuring up to date records by timely adjustment, submission and forwarding of payroll, benefits,attendance, approved vacation requests, and maintenance of Associate records.Direct all emergency programs including; fire, life and safety and all other ministry regulations andensure fire crew has complete understanding of all procedures, equipment and alarms.• Manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimise expenses while managing andcontrolling heat, light and power.• Develop an engineering operating strategy that is aligned with the property/brand's businessstrategy including both short- and long-term planning and day-to-day operations.• Review financial reports and statements to determine how Engineering is performing and to ensurebudget is maintained.• Oversee execution of long-term preventative maintenance and 10-year asset protection plans.• Address potential areas of concern and propose solutions to management and ownership in aproactive manner.• Communicate a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desiredresults.• Manage resort construction and renovation projects to ensure timely completion of projects withinbudgetary guidelines.• Manages a team of 20 + in high season, including 3 Managers.• Acts as a member of the Executive committee of the resort.SECONDARY REQUIREMENTS• Works with Human Resources to select qualified candidates in all department roles.• Oversees the Rooms Preventive Maintenance Plan with an inventory rotation 3 times per year.• Oversees the coordination, distribution, and review daily service and weekly preventivemaintenance work orders and maintenance record logs, time sheets, labour and material charges.• Research service and material suppliers and recommends through comparison analysis andefficiencies on new and or existing vendor/suppliers to provide and maintain material, partsinventories and services for the engineering department.• Oversee issuing of purchase orders, placing orders, receiving deliverables, including maintenanceand reconciliation of the accounts, reports, files and records.• Manage all Marriott specific applications related to engineering and complete "land it tasksprojects".• Ensure prompt and professional response to guest's maintenance needs ensuring courteous serviceto hotel standards.• Attend all Facility Management/Property meetings as required, passing on necessary information tothe maintenance team in regular staff meetings.• Dispatch, assign and direct associates engaged in building operations, inspections, routine and nonroutine repairs and preventive maintenance on boilers, life safety, electrical and mechanicaldistribution systems to ensure customer satisfaction to client service requests.• Assess Engineering team performance to ensure team follows best practices and follows the JW Marriott standards.Niagara Resorts (Muskoka) Inc. Confidential and Proprietary Information• Handle guest concerns, compliments and suggestions in a professional manner. Respond to theHotel Manager regarding Guest surveys.• Follow all company and job-specific safety policies, and reports any accident and/or hazardimmediately.• Responsible for the cleanliness and safety aspects of all plant and mechanical equipment rooms.Undertake special projects and other duties as assigned by the Hotel Manager, Managing Directorand Ownership.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE• 10+ years' experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technicaltraining in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing OR• Post secondary education from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering,Mechanics, or related major and• Technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing.• Previous experience managing remote property and managing sewage, propane and generatorplants is an asset.• Previous engineering experience working on a cruise ship, or remote locations considered an asset.WORKING CONDITIONS• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.• Stand, sit or walk for an extended period or for an entire shift.• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting and pulling• Move over sloping, uneven or slippery surfacesExempt annual salary $100,000 - $115,000 CDNBenefits:Extended healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, company match to Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan This company is an equal opportunity employer. frnch1 Trades & Services