Director of Facilities

Description

Job Summary:   

The role of Director of Facilities is responsible for managing all aspects of maintenance within the establishment. This position will oversee infrastructure, budget planning, projects, scheduling, and maintenance of all systems within the hotel and complex. The Facilities Director is responsible for implementing all maintenance checks to build a preventative environment within the hotel.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

• Planning building maintenance and operational programs
• Managing all vendor contracts
• Ensuring the efficiency of all building systems
• Preparing operating reports and budgets
• Maintaining a safe work environment for all employees
• Ensuring all processes and compliance programs are met
• Managing facilities planning and space allocation
• Preparing cost estimates for moves and equipment
• Coordinating with department heads and building contractors
• Managing maintenance of grounds
• Ensuring all utility systems are inspected and in accordance with regulations
• Managing and supervising all facilities personnel
• Ensures that the facility is clean and maintained according to company policy and procedures.
• Handles general accounting tasks, such as accounts payable, payroll, invoice coding, and budgeting.
• Oversees and supervises the quality of work for other employees to ensure that all tasks are performed      correctly, efficiently, and effectively.
• Manages and reviews service contracts.
• Conducts and documents regular facilities inspections.
• Checks completed work by vendors and contractors.
• Recommends maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and facility design modifications.
• Communicates workplace safety precautions to employees.
• Overseeing all building maintenance functions
• Coordinating all maintenance issues and schedules
• Planning and coordinating all installations and refurbishments
• Managing the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards
• Inspecting buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations
• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Sufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs
• Related maintenance experience
• Preferably 5 years operations experience/ supervisory in building maintenance
• 5 years business/ project management experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Detail oriented and thorough
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests
• Ability to perform consistent work to the highest of standards
• Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant friendly way
• Ability to read write and speak, and communicate in basic English preferred
• Basic understanding of or ability to quickly learn the equipment and facilities to be maintained
• Ability to maintain basic records and warranties
• Ability to understand written directions in manuals and on manufacturer websites
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as required to complete and maintain records
• Basic knowledge of power tools and equipment operation
• Ability to solve problems individually
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to lead efficiently and effectively
• Strong project management skills
• Customer service orientation
• Communication skills
• Technical engineering skills
• Decision making
• Problem solving
• IT skills
• Leadership
• Professionalism

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the facilities.
• Must be able to access all parts of the company equipment
• Heavy lifting, heights, use of power tools, use of chemicals and cleaning products(with PPE)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor and/ or outdoor
• Possible exposure to extreme heat or cold depending on season
• Exposure to electrical equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. St. Joe Hospitality reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.