Build Your Career Where Tradition Meets Innovation We’re looking for a Head of Maintenance who enjoys the balance of preserving history while leading a dynamic team. Join La Fonda, a family-oriented place that celebrates teamwork, growth, and fun every day. Perks Complimentary Employee Meal, Discounted Parking, 401k with Employer match, ER paid Life Insurance & LTD JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the overall condition and function of our unique historic hotel including the physical plant, maintenance of front and back of house areas including public areas, guest rooms, kitchen and restaurants. Major responsibility includes ensuring guests are satisfied with the hotel condition, responding to guest needs, ensuring safety and security of rooms, maintaining inventory and cost controls, selecting, training, maintaining and managing a motivated and skilled workforce. Must establish a friendly atmosphere of superior guest service and provide exemplary performance for staff to follow. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, implement and manage programs for the operations and maintenance of all equipment and physical structures in compliance with hotel standards, local, state and national codes and regulations. Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with managers, employees and other departments. Delegate work requests to responsible Engineers on a daily basis, allowing for minimum inconvenience to other departments and guests. Respond to maintenance calls and guest requests as needed. Respond to all emergencies, ie: alarms, power outages, plumbing, weather emergencies, etc.; coordinate with utility companies, delegate work as necessary to staff. Define scope of a project, estimate cost, coordinate bidding, review submissions, and oversee the contractor to ensure quality work is performed and completed for minimal cost. Maintain maintenance and paint shops with necessary tools and supplies, in a neat and organized manner. Ensure that property and all equipment is maintained and in full compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards. Manage human resources to attract, retain and motivate the staff; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, discipline and terminate, as appropriate. Oversee development, implementation and management of energy conservation programs to minimize expenses. Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position. Responsible for final approval of department payroll through time management system. May supervise general contractors, subcontractors and project managers during renovation projects. Function as a key member of the hotel’s management team. Perform other jobs as needed and/or requested by management. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: A feeling of ownership, high responsibility and stewardship of the hotel is required for this position. Requires advanced knowledge of construction, engineering, plumbing, physical plant management, and personnel management. Requires analyzing activities, good organization and future planning. Must be creative and adaptable and may need to come up with unique solutions for this historic property. Must be comfortable with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel programs and be Pool/Spa certified. Experience required by position is from four to five years of employment in a related position. EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS USED: Hand tools, wrenches, saws, planes, pliers, hammers, screwdrivers, shovels, brooms, paint brushes, table saw, saws, vise, drill press, grinder, tile saw, electrical testers, computer for ordering supplies, etc. Oil, grease, electrical wire, paint, wood, plaster, tile and other material used to accomplish work tasks. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work may be performed in hot, cramped, dirty areas. May be required to work odd hours, weekends or nights or overtime. Safe work techniques must be used at all times. ABILITY TO MEET PHYSICAL DEMANDS SUCH AS: Occasional heavy lifting 45-60 lbs. Occasional pushing or pulling up to 80 lbs. Standing or walking for extended periods of time, climbing ladders. J-18808-Ljbffr
