Director Of Engineering / Maintenance

If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing Montreal-based hospitality company, where your technical expertise and leadership will directly contribute to operational excellence, this role deserves your attention. By joining RIMAP Hospitality, you will play a key role in maintaining the quality of our facilities, ensuring the safety of our properties, and enhancing the comfort of our guests and teams.
WHAT YOU WILL DOReporting to the General Manager or General Management, you will oversee the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and physical facilities. You will supervise a team of maintenance technicians and ensure the reliability of equipment, budget compliance, and the implementation of preventive maintenance programs.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Ensure the performance and reliability of facilities
Plan and supervise maintenance, repair, and inspection activities for buildings, equipment, and common areas;
Develop, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance programs;
Ensure the property meets the organization’s standards and the applicable hotel brand standards;
Provide technical support to the maintenance team and management;
Ensure the availability of materials and equipment required for repairs and maintenance;
Implement initiatives that promote energy conservation and facility performance.
Engage and develop your team
Supervise a team of maintenance technicians and assign tasks based on operational priorities;
Plan workloadsand allocate the appropriate resources to ensure timely repairs, maintenance, and inspections;
Conduct performance evaluations, identify training needs, and support employee development;
Foster collaboration, communication, and a positive work environment;
Organize and lead departmental meetings.
Manage budgets and projects
Plan and monitor departmental budgets while ensuring deadlines are met;
Supervise capital projects and work related to facility maintenance;
Assess needs, evaluate options, and propose solutions aligned with the property’s priorities;
Contribute to the financial performance of the property while maintaining service quality.
Ensure safety and compliance
Ensure the safety of the property for guests, tenants, and employees;
Identify health and safety hazards, report them promptly, and take the necessary corrective action;
Supervise building inspections and evacuation drills;
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safety, security, and asset protection standards;
Actively participate in the Health and Safety Committee.
Contribute to property operations
Collaborate with other departments to meet the needs of guests, tenants, and employees;
Participate indaily operational meetings;
Take part in the Manager on Duty (MOD) program;
Perform any other related duties required for the smooth operation of the property.
WHAT YOU WILL BRINGYour education and experience
A high school diploma or post-secondary education, combined with at least five years of experience in technical maintenance or a related field;
OR
A college or university diploma in building and construction, engineering, mechanics, or a related discipline, combined with at least four years of relevant experience in engineering, maintenance, or an equivalent field;
Technical training in HVAC-R, electrical systems, or plumbing;
Experience in hotel pre-opening or opening, an asset.
Your skills and abilities
Strong proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written;
Positive leadership and the ability to build, coach, and train a technical team;
A professionaland collaborative approach that fosters constructive working relationships;
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines;
The ability towork under pressure and respond quickly in emergency situations;
The ability toanticipate problems, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions;
Strong communication, active listening, and conflict-resolution skills;
The ability toanalyze complex technical information and communicate it clearly;
A solid understanding of basic financial data and budget monitoring;
Proficiency inMicrosoft Office Suite and other relevant computer tools, along with knowledge of information systems management.
WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES
A variable schedule based on the operational needs of the property;
Availability that may include evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays;
The possibility of working long hours and responding to situations requiring immediate action;
The ability tooccasionally lift items weighing 50 to 70 pounds and to frequently transport, push, pull, or move objects weighing approximately 40 pounds.
ABOUT RIMAP HOSPITALITYFounded in 2007, RIMAP Hospitality is an innovative Montreal-based hotel management company. It has quickly distinguished itself as one of the leading hotel operators in Montreal.
RIMAP manages several hotels under internationally recognized brands, including Marriott, Hilton, and IHG, while continuing its expansion in downtown Ottawa.
AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACERIMAP is committed to employment equity and to recruiting a diverse workforce while maintaining an inclusive culture. All applications are considered without discrimination based on gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable laws.
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