Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or GED with 3 years of experience in engineering and maintenance, or a 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, or Mechanics with 1 year of experience. Must have technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing. Responsibilities include managing engineering operations, budgets, and regulatory compliance.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Engineering - Civil & Construction
Company Industry
Travel, Hotel & Tourism
Job summary
Manages all engineering/maintenance operations, including maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection. Accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation. Responsible for maintaining regulatory requirements. Assists in leading the emergency response team for all facility issues.
Candidate profile
Education and experience
High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.
OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major; 1 year experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.
Core work activities
Managing engineering operations and budgets
Manages the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment and electrical systems.
Ensures regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety standards.
Manages and controls heat, light and power and recommends current best methods for energy conservation and economical facility operations.
Develops specifications and requirements for service contracts and administers such contracts to support building needs.
Distributes preventive maintenance and repair work orders and monitors timeliness and quality of completion.
Oversees and directs the maintenance of grounds, guestrooms, public space, restaurants, property vehicles and recreational facilities.
Develops a long term plan for preventative maintenance and asset protection and oversees execution of plan.
Develops project plans in accordance with renovation or new construction needs.
Contacts contractors for bids and supervises construction to ensure timely completion of projects within budgetary guidelines.
Builds positive relationships with external customers such as city building/zoning department, fire prevention bureau and vendors.
Ensures fire crew has complete understanding of all procedures, equipment and alarms.
Performs monthly property inspection to ensure buildings and grounds are maintained in excellent condition.
Conducts guest room and common area inspection to ensure guest satisfaction.
Inspects and evaluates the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of work required.
Recommends or arranges for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.
Selects and orders or purchases new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
Manages parts and equipment inventory.
Maintaining property standards
Ensures building and equipment licenses and certifications are current.
Maintains property life safety systems (fire fighting equipment, sprinkler systems and alarm systems).
Ensuring exceptional customer service
Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifying excellent customer service and creating a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.
Shares plans with property leadership and ensures corrective action is taken to continuously improve guest satisfaction.
Strives to improve service performance.
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
At Element, we believe that travelers deserve more than a place to stay. They need a place to thrive, where they can start every day feeling fresh, focused, and alive. Whether they’re stopping by for a few days or settling in for a few weeks, time away from home shouldn’t mean time away from life. Our travelers recognize and appreciate our approachable, multidimensional staff, who are energized by helping guests find their balance at Element. We help our guests live life away as they do at home, no matter how long they stay, with an eco-minded philosophy and a passion for well-being.
If you’re an active optimist who doesn’t second guess connecting with like-minded guests and creating a warm, comforting space for yourself and those around you, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Element. In joining Element, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
About the Company
Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 6,000 properties in 122 countries and reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2015. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott.
The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 30 brands. Marriott International has more than 500,000 people working worldwide at managed or franchised properties, as well as at corporate offices. The company has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.
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