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Engineering, Maintenance & Facilities
Engineering is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the physical plant and all of its features, including:
- Day-to-day system operation and maintenance routines
- Preventive maintenance
- Minor and major repairs and improvements
- Support for other operating departments and guest activities
As the facility is our "product" and the means through which we deliver our valuable services, high performance in this function is critical to the overall, long-term success of the business. The department plays a critical role in maintaining a safe environment for building occupants and compliance with various federal, state and local environmental, health, safety, operating and building codes, standards and regulations. This department head position carries out managerial processes including budgeting, forecasting, labor scheduling, personnel administration, work order tracking and various record-keeping duties.
The successful candidate is self-starting, proactive, a team player, able to grasp “the big picture” as well as being involved in the details, and is an effective trouble-shooter and problem-solver. The individual must be technically familiar with the many aspects and disciplines involved in constructing and operating a large, complex facility, while effectively performing as a member of the management team. Experience with developing and managing complex improvement projects is important.
Successful Engineering department managers have often been promoted to positions of greater responsibility after initially hiring into the department at the craft level. By acquiring additional skills and demonstrating appropriate qualities, the craftsperson may be given the responsibility of a lead craftsperson or supervisor as an opportunity arises, then eventually managerial duties if further developmental progress is made.
Other managers transfer their proven skills and experience from facility-related positions in other industries or from the construction industry. Those who make the commitment are rewarded by a fast-paced, interesting and challenging technical career within an attractive business environment.