Director of Engineering - Rhyland Hotel

Director of Engineering

Join us as the Director of Engineering at the highly anticipated Rhyland Hotel, set to open this summer in vibrant Flushing, NY. This is a unique opportunity to lead our engineering and maintenance team from pre‑opening through the exciting journey of establishing operational excellence. You'll play a critical role in ensuring our state‑of‑the‑art facilities run seamlessly, creating a safe, welcoming, and exceptional environment for our guests and associates alike.

If you’re an experienced hospitality engineering leader who thrives on building systems, developing teams, and delivering outstanding guest experiences, we want you at the heart of our Rhyland Hotel team!

• Prime
  
  Location:
  
  Situated in Flushing, a bustling hub of culture, dining, and commerce, with easy access to Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs.
• Exciting Opportunity:
  Be part of the launch of a brand‑new hotel, offering a fresh and modern experience to guests.
• Growth Potential:
  Play a key role in our sales operations, with opportunities for career development in the hospitality industry.

• Independently manages maintenance personnel including hiring, training, performance reviews, wages, coaching and discipline, termination, and weekly scheduling.
• Responsible for proper operation of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, laundry, kitchen, refrigeration, lighting systems, and specialized equipment.
• Performs and delegates property and grounds upkeep tasks such as painting, tile work, trim work, detailing, light adjustments, installations, cable/internet assistance, furniture repair, grout work, recycling and waste management, grounds keeping, etc.
• Responsible for pool maintenance, cleanliness, proper water chemistry and compliance with local Department of Health.
• Ensure compliance with city, state, and/or federal code.
• Review work orders and complete work by room/guest priorities.
• Ensure guestrooms, restaurant, and public areas are maintained to company standard.
• Maintain continuous communication with Front Office during all shifts to ensure all complaints are addressed.
• Primary liaison with 3rd party trades performing work as required.
• Assume full responsibility for the condition of the property infrastructure and all public areas.
• Play a lead role in energy conservation.
• Cost‑effective management of equipment purchases or leasing, service contracts, repair and maintenance agreements, or sourcing local 3rd‑party tradesmen.
• Management and achievement of budgeted capital and repair and maintenance operating costs.
• Develop & maintain preventive maintenance programs for all guestrooms and equipment.
• Responsible for continuous update of safety manual and all training for the entire company including OSHA regulations, DOT testing, Right to Know Law, and NFPA training.
• Chair of Safety Committee.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of supplies.
• Ensure the Engineering shop and office are clean and organized.
• Maintain department checkbook and code invoices for payment accordingly.
• Oversee all engineers and maintenance personnel, including recruitment, onboarding, orientation, training, reviewing/completing reviews, disciplining, and terminating employees.
• Address loss prevention management and security.
• Deal with fire alarm procedures, emergency evacuation procedures, and all safety related issues. Key liaison with town Fire Department authorities to plan and perform regular quarterly evacuation drills.
• Maintain all required permits and licenses for facility.
• Dependent upon weather, maintain safe walking areas for all guests and associates (shoveling snow, raking leaves, addressing debris). Must play the primary role in snow removal in winter (including supervising outside contractor duties).
• Leadership role in curb appeal, landscaping, and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to adhere to all HR Personnel standards and maintain a professional work environment with all Inn associates.
• On call for any emergencies 24/7.
• Address each and every guest using the S.E.A.C. method, with a smile, eye contact, acknowledge their presence in a timely manner with appropriate greeting, and kindly close.
• Attend all scheduled…