LR Palm House LLC is hiring: Engineering Supervisor in Palm Beach

LR Palm House
Welcome to Palm House, where modern luxury meets timeless elegance in the heart of Palm Beach. Located on the prestigious Royal Palm Way, just a short stroll from the pristine beaches, iconic Worth Avenue, and the Royal, Palm House is set to become a new symbol of refined hospitality on this storied island. Our 79-room property is not just a hotel; it’s a destination—a place where the charm of Palm Beach’s rich history blends seamlessly with a fresh, contemporary vision of luxury living.

At Palm House, we are dedicated to crafting bespoke experiences that reflect the unique desires of each guest. From the moment guests step into our vibrant Palm Bar, adorned with exquisite Murano glass chandeliers, to relaxing by our serene Sunset Pool Deck or unwinding in our expansive, elegantly designed suites, every detail is thoughtfully curated to create an atmosphere of relaxed exclusivity and personalized service. Our mission is to honor the enduring allure of Palm Beach while establishing new traditions for the next generation of discerning travelers.

Job Summary: The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and engineering operations of the hotel, ensuring all systems and equipment are functioning optimally to provide a safe and comfortable environment for guests and staff. This role includes supervising engineering staff, managing preventive maintenance programs, and coordinating repairs and renovations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision and Leadership:
  1. Lead and manage the engineering team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
  2. Foster a collaborative work environment that emphasizes safety and efficiency.
• Maintenance Management:
  1. Oversee the preventive maintenance program for all hotel systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
  2. Schedule and prioritize maintenance tasks and repairs, ensuring minimal disruption to hotel operations.
• Safety Compliance:
  1. Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory standards, including local building codes and health regulations.
  2. Conduct regular safety inspections and maintain documentation.
• Budget Management:
  1. Assist in the preparation and management of the engineering budget, controlling costs and identifying areas for efficiency improvements.
• Emergency Response:
  1. Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests and troubleshoot issues effectively.
  2. Develop and implement emergency response plans for engineering-related incidents.
• Collaboration:
  1. Work closely with other departments to support hotel operations and enhance the guest experience.
  2. Coordinate with outside contractors for specialized repairs and renovations.
• Inventory Management:
  1. Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment, ensuring necessary materials are available for maintenance tasks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facility Management, or a related field preferred. 3+ years of experience in facility maintenance, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks.
• Work is primarily indoors, with exposure to mechanical systems and equipment.

Grooming

• All employees must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance (Specific standards are available).

Other

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements,

efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an

accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to

require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g.

emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, seasonality, rush jobs or technological.)