Job Description
Area of responsibility:
a. Oversee and prioritize work schedules for efficient and continuous operations.
b. Develop and implement preventative maintenance and facilities programs.
c. Plan, review, and improve operational procedures and reports.
d. Direct team member training and development.
e. Collaborate with other departments to align work priorities and activities.
f. Support the Facilities Director in managing the departmental budget.
Duties:
• Work closely with department heads of all operational departments to align work priorities and activities.
• Schedule, oversee, and ensure continuous operation of facilities maintenance and repair.
• Report to the Facilities Director on departmental activities and budget management.
• Interact with contractors for project management managed within the Facilities Department.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements.
• Resolve team member grievances.
• Review inventories and requisition necessary tools and supplies.
• Maintain pools and spas to set standards.
• Develop and deliver departmental / team member individual training.
• Ensure full departmental attendance to Company Trainings.
• Regular inspections of units and facilities to identify upcoming preventative maintenance needs as well as development projects.
• Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor, manager or any other member of the management
Personal Requirements
• Understand and follow oral and written directions using correct business English and office practices.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of developing and implementing business strategies.
• Ability to interpret and create policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proficient in time management and handling multiple priorities.
• Initiative-taking and adaptability to changes.
• Recognition and response to emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Skill in interpreting and creating spreadsheets.
• Independent working capability with sound judgment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Competence in public speaking.
• Performance effectiveness amidst frequent interruptions and distractions.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism in all interactions.
Be able to work under the following conditional Requirements
• Exposure to extreme outdoor cold: encountering weather-related low temperatures, wind, rain, or snow.
• Exposure to extreme outdoor heat: facing weather-related high temperatures, wind, and humidity.
• Exposure to extreme indoor cold: encountering non-weather-related temperatures below 32 degrees for extended periods.
• Exposure to extreme indoor heat: facing non-weather-related temperatures above 100 degrees for extended periods.
• Exposure to excessive noise: encountering loud environments requiring shouting to be heard.
• Exposure to vibrations: encountering oscillating movements affecting the body.
• Exposure to general hazards: risks involving mechanical parts, vehicles, electricity, explosives, heights, and scaffolding.
• Exposure to biological hazards: risks from pathogens, blood, or bodily fluid.
• Exposure to chemicals: risks from toxic or caustic substances affecting respiratory system or skin.
Physical Requirements:
• Balancing: Ability to maintain equilibrium on uneven surfaces.
• Stooping: Bending at the waist with full motion of lower extremities and back muscles.
• Kneeling: Bending at the knees to rest on them.
• Crouching: Bending downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
• Crawling: Moving on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction.
• Standing: Remaining upright for prolonged periods.
• Walking: Moving on foot, often over long distances or between work sites.
• Pushing: Exerting force with upper extremities to thrust objects.
• Pulling: Drawing or tugging objects with sustained motion.
• Lifting: Raising objects, requiring upper extremities and back muscle use.
• Grasping: Applying pressure with fingers and palm.
• Feeling: Perceiving object attributes by touch.
• Talking: Conveying detailed spoken instructions.
• Hearing: Perceiving sounds at normal levels and receiving detailed oral information.
• Hand-to-Finger Actions: Picking, pinching, typing, or working primarily with fingers.
• Repetitive Motion: Frequent movements of wrists, hands, and fingers
• Close Vision: Clear vision at close range for tasks like data analysis or reading.
• Distance Vision: Clear vision at a distance for tasks beyond arm's reach.
• Color Vision: Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Peripheral Vision: Observing areas to the sides while eyes are fixed forward.
• Depth Perception: Judging distances and spatial relationships.
• Focus Ability: Adjusting eye focus to bring objects into sharp clarity.
• Heavy Work: Exerting significant force to move objects.
Other Responsibilities:
Regular attendance in accordance with established standards.
Adaptability to work varying schedules reflecting the hotel's business needs.
Full compliance with hotel rules and regulations.
Ability to travel up to 10% as required by the role.
Proxy:
Assistant Chief Engineer
Skills Required
• Technical/Trade school certification in facilities, maintenance, or a related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in facilities, maintenance, or a related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Driver’s License (non-commercial) – Must be valid / recognized in Sint Maarten.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification is considered an advantage.
• Universal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification is considered an advantage.
• OSHA 30 Certification is considered an advantage.