At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort.

Named one of Central Florida’s Top Workplaces and one of America’s Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to our “power of we” culture.

Are you looking for a place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day and be able to connect, engage and delight?

• We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access.

• We have a dynamic culture that makes every day interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun.

• We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential.

• We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members.

• We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community.

• We care for you, just as we care for others.

About Lakewood Regional Support

Our regional support center provides resources to our hotels for multiple areas including Human Resources, Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, Security, Group Reservations, Guest Contact Center, Information Technology, Laundry and Communications.

Job Description

This position assists in overseeing engineering and property operations for Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando to ensure highest quality product, service and safety.

• Works with DOE to establish schedules for, and oversees performance of, all preventive maintenance activities.
• Ensures DOE keeps current maintenance of records of all maintenance/repairs performed as required by corporate policy and/or legal mandate.
• Coordinates inspection and certification of all life safety and equipment as required by local ordinance.
• Verifies that all work is performed in a safe, efficient manner and that the quality of same meets standard.
• Performs periodic, walk through/visual inspections of all property assets to determine condition, establish maintenance priorities and highlight areas where need for improvement exists.
• Reviews and approves all departmental expenditures to ensure budgetary guidelines are attained.
• Verifies accuracy of all departmental “Checkbook” entries to include; account codes, expense type codes, hotel area codes, and amounts entered to ensure accuracy of maintenance cost allocations.
• Coordinates/monitors energy consumption/rates, so as to attain optimal operating cost/efficiency.
• Establishes/compiles list of future projects and priorities, for submission to Area Director of Property Engineering Operations for capital review.
• Coordinates preparation of annual ADA compliance checklist.
• Act as a consultant to Area Director of Property Engineering Operations on all matters relating to facility operation.
• Maintains open communications with all departments so as to insure timely response to operational needs.
• Keeps senior leadership apprised of any maintenance related operations which might affect hotel operations.
• Oversees activities of all outside contractors performing maintenance/repair/renovation operations to facility/fixed assets.

• Oversees Campus Trades Te

• Interviews, selects, train, appraise, coaches, counsels for Director level according to Loews standards.
• Follows New hire training and on-going star service competency programs in accordance with hotel policy
• Establish effective training procedures and ensures that all department personnel are properly trained.
• Evaluates individual DOE performance, determines areas where need for improvement or requirements for advancement exist, establishes goals, objectives and training needs required to achieve same.

Participates in creation and review of sustainability initiatives.

• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions:
• Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times.
• Notifies appropriate individuals promptly and fully of all problems and/or unusual matters of significance.
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to all guests, management and fellow Team Members.
• Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions.
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area.
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards.
• Complies with required safety regulations and procedures.
• Complies with hotel and department standards, policies and rules.
• Remains current with hotel information and changes.
• Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards.

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

Required:
10 + years’ experience as an Area or Director of Engineering in hospitality related environment. Extensive knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, and life safety operating systems.
Ability to read, interpret and maintain “as built status” of all physical plant architectural drawings.

Knowledge of OSHA regulations, National, state and local building regulations and codes, equipment operation and preventive maintenance procedures, record keeping requirement associated with above. Effective management, leadership, organizational and communication skills.
Knowledge of computer based maintenance management system such as: HOTSOS, Transcendent, JCI
Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.

Preferred:

Multi property experience

Has led large teams

Results driven

Ability to problem solve outside of the box

Self-motivated