Title:  Facilities Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY

The incumbent in this position is responsible for the direction of Facilities Department operations for all shifts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for daily supervision of assigned shift personnel, including recommendations for hiring and terminations, maintenance of shift performance appraisal documentation, reprimands, recommendations for discipline and wage adjustments, etc., ensures company policy and procedures are followed.
• Responsible for building mechanical plant operations during shift; ensures that equipment operating procedures are correctly followed; takes any actions necessary to maintain operating plant, equipment, or personnel safety during assigned shifts.
• Responsible for general building structure and equipment operation, maintenance, and repair, including but not limited to air conditioning units, refrigeration units, plumbing, electrical systems, kitchen equipment, furnishings, fixtures, elevators and fire protection systems.
• Ensure that building environmental and comfort standards are maintained.
• Conduct continuing training programs for shift personnel concerning equipment operation, maintenance and repair.
• Maintain all required logs and shift documentation.
• Responds to building emergencies as per established procedures; responsible for knowledge of safety and emergency procedures and ensures that shift personnel have knowledge of the same; follows established procedures in reporting potential hazard areas.
• Responsible for Facilities Department in the absence of the Facilities Manager.
• Ensure that building operating status, shift emergencies, and any other pertinent engineering operating information is properly transmitted to relieving shift supervisor and if appropriate, to other Engineering personnel.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Complete knowledge of electrical distribution, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, boilers, chillers, and emergency generator system. Knowledge of general repairs and safety procedures. These skills are typically acquired through a minimum of three years’ experience in Engineering operations (preferably in the Hotel/Resort Industry) and/or through a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related field and one-year experience in a supervisory capacity.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Must have ability to:

• Operate in a working environment that is subject to varying levels of cold, heat, noise, crowds, and vibration. Incumbents are required to work in elevated places inside and outside of buildings such as rooftops. This position occasionally works outside and is subject to all weather conditions. Proper clothing is provided.
• Observe and direct performance of subordinates.
• Inspect and maintain areas for which responsible.
• Review and comprehend all necessary documentation.
• Use all equipment and make all repairs required of the position.