What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering (Maintenance) Manager position at Auberge Resorts?
Company Description
Located in the idyllic town of Washington in Connecticut, Mayflower Inn & Spa is an exquisite country retreat, nestled in 58 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and woodland. Just two hours’ drive from New York City, it is renowned as one of northeast America’s most distinguished luxury hideaways. Memories are made easily when you stay at our boutique hotel in Litchfield County, a portal to a simpler time, where the definitive measure of the good life is in soul-stirring moments rooted in the idyllic countryside.
Job Description
Working at Auberge requires a pursuit of excellence in luxury service delivery, and this role requires that same ambition. The Engineering Manager is responsible for working side by side with the team, ensuring resident comfort and safety at all times.
- Work as an active member of the management team. Creating professional relationships and active involvement with all residence operations, including but not limited to; daily, and weekly management meetings, and support to all team members, including Manager on Duty Shifts.
- Provide in-house mechanical and electrical servicing, repair, and maintenance using well-trained, presentable personnel carrying out maintenance work in an efficient, discreet, and guest-friendly manner.
- Ensure that all maintenance requests are prioritized and are dealt with in an efficient manner.
- Develop, train, and supervise a team of technically proficient and generally helpful technicians to carry out all maintenance and repair work to standard with technical specifications.
- Oversee and coordinate mechanical repairs, transportation preventative maintenance, and ground/landscaping teams.
- Ensure the Fire system is operating properly and train the Maintenance team as well as key team members, i.e. Night Audit on fire emergency protocol
- Act as the “go to” in the absence of the Director of Engineering
Qualifications
- Must have proven experience and a solid understanding of plumbing, HVAC, electric, spa and pool utilities, and carpentry.
- Three years’ operating experience in the engineering department of a hotel, residence building or closely related industry. Luxury preferred.
- Experience in maintaining state and federal health and safety regulations
- Able to work on a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to departmental and operational needs.
- Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. Bi-lingual highly appreciated.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Window applications required.
Additional Information
Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook and Pinterest: @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.