Engineering Manager | Columbia Hospitality Residential

Let’s start off with the most important part - what’s in it for you:

The Perks

• Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status
• Significant incentive potential on top of base pay – up 15% annually.
• Tuition assistance provided – up to 100% of tuition for boiler certification courses may be covered!
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K, HSA/FSA Plans
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, Retail & Partner Perks (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
• Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Employee Assistance Program
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Develop!
• Cell Phone allowance eligible

Our Commitment to you:
“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.

Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and a genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

What you’ll do:
The Brass Tacks

• Ensures the physical, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems of the communities are maintained to the highest standards.
• Brings new ideas and technology to the GM/HOA to ensure the building runs as efficiently as possible.
• Manages engineering and housekeeping teams including recruiting, training, mentoring, scheduling and managing performance.
• Drafts, evaluates, negotiates and enforces maintenance contracts.
• Assists with building and adhering to established budgets.
• Processes Payroll and schedules all Engineering and Housekeeping staff.
• Responsible for ensuring the building equipment licensing and permits are up to date at all times.
• Ensures the security, cleanliness, preventive maintenance and repair of all engineering department tools, equipment and safety features are in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensures all maintenance supplies, tools, storerooms and workspaces are kept in a clean, stocked, and orderly manner.
• Communicates in writing and verbally with residents, guests, developers in a professional manner.
• Delegates and completes work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepares reports and budgets for management and/or board of directors.
• Works evening, nights, weekends, and holiday shifts based on the needs of the building.
• Must be able to communicate, address issues or concerns, in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Responds to common inquiries or complaints from residents, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Responds to after hours calls with urgency.
• Reports and addresses unsafe conditions immediately.
• Completes annual OSHA & Safety trainings, as required.
• May provide oversight over multiple properties through task-forcing opportunities.
• Other tasks as assigned.

The Nitty Gritty

• 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience supporting multiple buildings or 250+ room Residential or Hotel buildings.
• At least 4 years customer service experience.
• Industry Certifications (e.g., Boiler, HVAC, CPO) preferred.
• 2 years project management experience.
• Experience developing budgets and preparing reports.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions, diagrams and blueprints.
• Ability to effectively perform and direct all building repairs such as painting, sheetrock repair, general carpentry, etc.
• Must have an understanding of refrigeration cycle and HVAC equipment repair.
• Knowledge of custodial procedures, policies, and equipment preferred.
• Must have knowledge and the ability to operate and teach operation of engineering.
• Experience with, or ability to learn, BuildingLink, HotSOS, or similar electronic building management platforms.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently is required to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Understands and has experience in Multiple Bid Contracting.
• This role will flex between three communities within the greater Seattle/Bellevue region.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Note: The final rate of pay for the selected candidate will be based on the total combined level of experience, qualifications, and industry certifications, in addition to the assigned property/ies within the portfolio.

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