Engineering Manager

Stationed in the midst of Savannah’s historic district, Perry Lane Hotel invites guests to immerse themselves in all that is Savannah.  Combining regional and contemporary aesthetics, this Luxury Collection Hotel boasts 167 elegant guest rooms and three lively food and beverage venues.  Perry Lane Hotel is where true southern warmth endures as we genuinely connect with our guests.  Rather we are welcoming a long-weekend adventurer, a business traveler, or a Savannah sophisticate, we are setting the tone for our guest’s entire stay, and we do so with creative spark and worldly elegance.

Perry Lane Hotel seeks welcoming, creative and polished team members with a heart of service. We passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We are known among our team, our guests and our communities as leaders in our field who are authentic, humble and innovative operators driven to anticipate needs and exceed expectations.

 At Sage we create a culture of belonging. Our team members serve with creativity, and passion. Sage team members execute unforgettable experiences and take pride in our communities. We set new standards in hospitality.

Responsible to manage all aspects of preventative maintenance, safety and security of the hotel and its customers. Coordinate and performs routine, preventive and emergency interior / exterior maintenance and repairs to obtain high levels of customer satisfaction and optimum efficiency for the operation. Supervise, train, assign, and delegate work orders or projects and inspect the work quality of maintenance teams. Make suggestions regarding performance, talent, challenges, and process improvements. This role is also responsible for the oversight of the hotel operations in the absence of a department leader.

• Perform maintenance and repairs in specialized areas such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC.
• Perform all essential functions of a Maintenance Technician 1 and 2.
• Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.
• Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs and all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms.
• Monitor and maintain all engineering functions when full engineering staff is not available (i.e. weekends and evenings). Respond to all emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities.
• Direct all Emergency Programs; ensure all equipment is maintained, conduct inspections and drills, ensure compliance with all codes and regulations.
• Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order.
• Ensure all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, test and certified per Sage/Marriott standards.
• Actively participate in energy conservation programs.
• Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas.
• Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings and maintain log to notify the next shift.
• Document all parts used and parts needed to be purchased.
• Assist with the administration of all vendor contracts controlled by the engineering department.
• Handle elevator breakdowns.
• Maintain proper records of the Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program and the Request Program.
• Complete work order request forms on a daily and timely basis.
• Assist as necessary with special projects and renovations.
• Report any unsafe conditions to leadership.

Education/Formal Training

FSD certification required after 90 days of hire. High school diploma, plus two years or its equivalent in trade school or training in building maintenance/construction

Experience

Minimum four years’ experience in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry or building maintenance. Hotel experience a plus.

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing equipment and perform carpentry, repair work, construction and renovation work.
• May require ability to drive pick-up truck and snow removal equipment.
• Requires a professional presentation and an ability to work in a team atmosphere and to make independent decisions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to hear portable radio, fire alarms, machinery, guests.
• Ability to inspect and maintain equipment.
• Ability to respond on portable radio to base station, guests.
• Ability to maintain logs and records.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying required frequently responding to requests for service and repairs anywhere in hotel or in parking lot.
• Frequent bending and kneeling required to perform inspections and repairs.
• 100% mobility required -must respond quickly to emergency.
• Potential continuous standing may be required.
• Climbing stairs of approximately 90 steps 20% of 8 hours. Climbing ladders of approximately 8 feet 10% of 8 hours.

Environment

Indoor exposure to stable and extreme variance of hot and cold temperatures. Outside exposure to all weather elements and extreme fluctuations of temperature. Prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and heavy lifting.