Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

History and spectacular landscapes come together, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Celebrated landmarks, including Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and the University of Virginia, are clustered here among swathes of the East Coast's most beautiful scenery. The region is also home to over 25 wineries, breweries and cideries.

This is the setting for Keswick Hall, an impressive 80-room luxury boutique hotel nestled on 600 acres which recently re-opened in 2021 after renovations. Home to the prestigious Keswick Golf Club, Marigold Restaurant, by Jean-Georges, a new luxury spa and sports and aquatics center.

Keswick Hall & Club is seeking a Director of Engineering to provide guidance and leadership to the entire Engineering team and ensure the Hotel building is operating in optimal condition. This position is responsible for all aspects of the Engineering department to include the proper operation maintenance and repair of all HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, life safety, and mechanical equipment/systems. The Director of Engineering will develop, coordinate and monitor all guest rooms and public spaces, equipment, and PM programs to ensure the reliability, safety, and comfort of all staff and guests as well as supervise, train and manage all Engineering staff.

Compensation: DOE

Keswick Hall Core Values = Collaborative Strength - Curated Experiences - Progressive Hospitality - Selfless Leadership - Thoughtfully Sustainable

At Keswick Hall, Selfless Leadership is the cornerstone of who we are.

By leading with empathy, humility, and support, we empower individuals to reach their full potential, believing that true leadership begins with action and setting a positive example for others to follow.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Coach, lead, and inspire engineering team by training and setting clear goals and objectives.

2. Supervise maintenance operations for the facility to include but not limited to: refrigeration, heating, plumbing, HVAC, kitchen and laundry equipment, emergency systems, electrical systems, painting and finish work, dry wall, etc.

3. Conducts inventory, purchasing and maintains department checkbook to ensure budgetary and forecast guidelines are met.

4. Update and maintain engineering policies, procedures, work orders at Keswick Hall standards.

5. Monitor vendors to ensure quality, delivery, warranties, exchanges, upgrades, etc. are consistently utilized.

6. Maintain, oversee and track results of the preventive maintenance programs for guest rooms, meeting rooms, public areas, back of house areas and all equipment.

7. Ensure a 24/7 coverage including on-call status and act as Manager on Duty when scheduled.

8. Obtain competitive bids for all supplies and work orders and preventative maintenance programs on an annual basis or as needed and manages service contracts for building elements and MEP systems.

9. Coordinates & oversees contractors performing maintenance and upgrade activities.

10. As the Life Safety Director, uphold and oversee safety, health and sanitation policies and procedures at the property, including all safety measures and procedures related to COVID-19

11. Completes projects as determined by the Managing Director

12. Ensures compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, and health and safety standards.

13. Manage the CMMS system for the facility.

14. Evaluates operational systems and facility infrastructure to ascertain and improve operational efficiencies.

15. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Prior experience as a Director of Engineering in a full-service hotel, luxury experience preferred.
• Displays a professional sense of urgency when communicating and interacting with guests, co-workers and the public in a way that exceeds the guest’s needs. Identifies opportunities to improve and deliver additional value to the guest’s experience.
• Possesses sharp ability for attention to detail (able to quickly identify variances in standards), working efficiently and flexibly. Ability to multi-task and be highly organized while working under pressure.
• Strong budgetary, projections, and cost control skills.
• Must have developed the following communication skills: ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, customers and clients.
• Familiarity with local laws and ordinances.

At this time, Keswick will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Keswick offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others.

In addition, we offer a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability; a competitive PTO offering, as well as 401(k).

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