Hotel Maintenance Manager - London Marriott Hotel Kensington
Marriott
Greater London, England, United KingdomPosted 9 days agoFull-time
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JOB SUMMARY
Explore our very big world.
We are looking for a passionate Engineering Manager to join our wonderful team
at London Marriott Hotel Kensington.
You deserve a career that fulfills your purpose. You deserve to dream without
limits. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, join a team where everyone
has a voice. Be inspired by what’s possible and discover your own future. Begin
your purpose, belong to a global community, and become the best version of you.
At Marriott...Be you.
Perks you deserve.
You’ll be supported in and out of the workplace through:
• Discounts on hotel rooms, gift shop items, food and beverage
• Learning and development opportunities
• Recognition programs
• Wellbeing programs
• Encouraging management
• Team-spirited colleagues
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.
What you’ll do
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 overseeing execution of plan.
• Develops project plans in accordance with renovation or new construction
needs.
• Contacts contractors for bids and supervising 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 purchasing 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 ensuring corrective action is taken
to continuously improve guest satisfaction.
• Strives to improve service performance.
What we’re looking for
• A warm, people-oriented demeanour
• Experience in engineering in 4* hotels
• A team-first attitude
• Positive outlook and outgoing personality
• Flexibility, problem-solving skills, and multi-tasking ability
• The ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time across a work
shift.
LONDON MARRIOTT KENSINGTON
At the 4-star London Marriott Hotel Kensington, ideally located near London’s
best-known landmarks, we stand out from the crowd. We relentlessly pursue our
craft. We support one another, strive for excellence and advance our expertise.
We are versatile. Situated within a soaring, seven-story atrium, we are
empowered to stay in control and soar above it all.
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.
Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every
opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the
globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of
"Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt,
forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With
the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to
welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott
Hotels, 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.
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of
more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort
locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if
you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident,
innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake
and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience
unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie
with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training,
development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your
passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating
guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's
The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, 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.